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Carrot

Daucus carota

Nutritional Root, Eye Health

Carrot is a nutrient-dense root best known for beta-carotene (vitamin A precursor), skin support, and fiber. It’s more of a ‘daily food medicine’ than a specialty herb.

Key Benefits

Beta-carotene supports eye and skin health routines.
Fiber supports digestion and steady energy routines.
Carrot compounds support general antioxidant wellness.

Common Issues It May Help With

Low veggie intake routines.
Digestive regularity routines.
Skin and eye wellness routines.

How To Use (Simple)

Eat raw, roasted, or in soups/stews.
Juice: good, but fiber is reduced—pair with protein/fat to buffer sugars.
Tea: carrot tops can be used traditionally, but most benefits come from eating the root.

Taste / Notes

Sweet-earthy, mild.

Evidence Level

Strong nutrition evidence as a food; benefits track with consistent whole-food intake.

Cautions

Juice can spike blood sugar more than whole carrots. Excessive intake can cause carotenemia (orange skin tint) which is usually harmless.

Interactions

No major known interactions as food.

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