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Contraindications to carrot consumption
However, the consumption of carrots also carries a series of contraindications that must be taken into account. Firstly, it is part of those foods that can cause a cross-reactive allergy. This occurs because the proteins contained in this food are so similar to those of some types of pollen, that the body assumes that it is pollen and can cause the aforementioned phenomenon.
In this sense, researchers from the University of Bayreuth (Germany) explain that “the results of our research clearly suggest that patients who are sensitive to the carrot allergen, Dau c 1, should avoid eating carrots in general. “The risk arises not only when eating freshly cooked or canned carrots, but also when carrot extract is added to foods.” This statement is based on a research paper later published in the journal ‘Molecular Nutrition & Food Research’ in which people with allergies should not eat carrots.
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Carrot is a food with high nutritional value
Other negative aspects of the vegetable
As we have mentioned, one of the main contraindications of carrot consumption is that it can cause a cross-reactive allergy. However, there are also other negative aspects surrounding carrot consumption. However, it must be made clear that in general situations, carrots are one of the healthiest and most beneficial foods for health; mainly due to its high nutritional value. Thus, another negative element in the context of carrots is that they are grown in soil or water that could be contaminated by heavy metals. The problem is that these heavy metals accumulate in the body and can lead to health problems.
Although, this is an unusual circumstance, since all the carrots that we purchase in the market go through a quality certification process. Carrot has diuretic properties, so excessive consumption can lead to an increase in diuresis. That is, it can increase the frequency with which we go to the bathroom. One of the most notable properties of carrots is their high beta-carotene content, which precisely makes them a beneficial food for vision and skin health. However, excessive consumption of carrots could cause the appearance of a yellowish color of the skin due to the beta-carotene content. Although, it is harmless, so by reducing the intake of beta-carotene the skin tone will return to normal.