Carrot is a root vegetable most times orange in colour. It is a common ingredient in soups, stews and salads.
They are highly nutritious with are a particularly good amount of beta carotene, fiber, vitamin K1, potassium and antioxidants, low calories among others.
However, consumption of too many carrots have been linked to the following side effects;
1. Interference of other nutrient absorption
Consumption of many carrots increases the amount of fiber intake in the body which interferes with the absorption of other nutrients, such as iron, zinc, magnesium and calcium.
This can lead to deficiency of those nutrients aw well as proteins and fat which are absent in carrots hence affecting body processes such as growth, tissue repair, immune function and making of hormones and enzymes.
2. Digestive discomfort
Carrots contain a desirable amount of insoluble dietary fibers which results to intestinal discomfort by hindering their digestion.
It is not easy to digest such amount of fiber thus this causes stomach gas, bloating, stomach cramping and also constipation.
It is very important to take plenty of water when you have taken a high fiber diet like the carrots.
3. Skin discoloration
Eating too many carrots causes to a condition called carotenemia which is a result of increased beta-carotenes in the bloodstream which lead to skin colour changing to orange.
This condition is mostly evident on the palms, soles and ears and disappears gradually on a lower-carotene diet.