Carrots are rich in lignin, quercetin, kaempferol, potassium succinate and other ingredients, which can increase coronary blood flow, reduce blood lipid content, and promote the synthesis and secretion of adrenaline, thus having the functions of lowering blood pressure and strengthening the heart.
The cell wall of carrot is rich in pectin calcium ester, which can accelerate the solidification of bile acid and promote the conversion of cholesterol into bile acid in human body, thus reducing cholesterol and preventing coronary heart disease.
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The benefits of carrots
1, prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases
Carrots contain potassium hyaluronate, which helps to prevent arteriosclerosis and lower cholesterol, and has a certain effect on the prevention and treatment of hypertension.
2. Strengthen the spleen and eliminate stagnation
Vitamin A is an essential substance for the normal growth and development of bones, which contributes to cell proliferation and growth, is an essential factor for the growth of the body, and is of great significance for promoting the growth and development of infants.
3. Reduce blood sugar and blood lipid
Carrots also contain hypoglycemic substances and are good food for diabetics. Some of its components, such as quercetin and kaempferol, can increase coronary blood flow, reduce blood lipid, promote the synthesis of adrenaline, lower blood pressure and strengthen the heart, so it is a good food for patients with hypertension and coronary heart disease.
Reference source; People's Network-What are the benefits of eating carrots often? Six magical effects tell you
Reference source; Baidu encyclopedia-carrot