skin<\/a> protection, the nutrients in carrot juice can be especially beneficial.<\/span><\/p>\r\nFor vitamin C, a water-soluble nutrient essential for collagen development, one cup (250 ml) of carrot juice contains more than 20 percent of the DV. This compound is the body’s most abundant fibrous protein and gives your skin elasticity and strength.<\/span><\/p>\r\nVitamin C also acts as an antioxidant to protect the skin against free radical harm.<\/span><\/p>\r\nSimilarly, beta carotene in carrot juice will protect your skin. One study showed that a diet rich in carotenoids would protect your skin against ultraviolet (UV) damage and enhance your skin’s attractiveness.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/span>4. May improve eye health<\/strong>.<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\r\nThere are high concentrations of nutrients in carrot juice that help your skin.<\/span><\/p>\r\nSpecifically, 1 cup (250 ml) of carrot juice, often in the form of provitamin A carotenoid such as beta carotene, packs over 250% of the DV for vitamin A.<\/span><\/p>\r\nFor eye protection, vitamin A is essential. The consumption of fruits and vegetables containing provitamin A is linked with a reduced chance of blindness and age-related eyes in many studies.<\/span><\/p>\r\nCarrot juice is also a perfect source of lutein and zeaxanthin, two other carotenoids that accumulate and protect the eyes from harmful rays.<\/span><\/p>\r\nA high dietary intake of lutein and zeaxanthin can reduce the risk of eye problems, such as macular degeneration associated with age (AMD). One review of 6 studies correlated a high dietary intake of these compounds with a 26% lower probability of late AMD relative to a low intake of these compounds.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/span>5. <\/strong>Helps in Prevention of Cancer<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\r\nTest-tube studies indicate that certain compounds can protect against cancer in carrot juice.<\/span><\/p>\r\nIn specific, polyacetylene, beta carotene, and lutein isolated from carrot juice could be effective against human leukemia cells.<\/span><\/p>\r\nOne test-tube research showed that 72 hours of treatment of leukemia cells with carrot juice extracts contributed to cancer cell death and halted the cell development cycle.<\/span><\/p>\r\nAnother test-tube analysis published equivalent findings but found that polyacetylene is the primary anticancer agent in carrot juice, not beta carotene or lutein.<\/span><\/p>\r\nAlthough these reports sound encouraging, there are few human trials available.<\/span><\/p>\r\nA two-week study of 22 healthy young men showed that consuming about 1.5 cups (330 mL) of carrot juice a day did not substantially affect biomarkers in colon cancer-related feces. This was still a quick analysis with small sample size.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/span>6. Helps in Improving Dental Health<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\r\nEating raw carrots can help boost your dental health because relaxing the gums helps to get rid of plaque and food debris from the teeth and generates saliva. For keeping cavity-forming or bacteria-forming under control, saliva formation is helpful.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/span>7. May boost heart health<\/strong>.<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\r\nCarrot juice can help reduce heart disease risk factors.<\/span><\/p>\r\n