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. 1979 Sep;32(9):1889-92.
doi: 10.1093/ajcn/32.9.1889.

The effect of raw carrot on serum lipids and colon function

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The effect of raw carrot on serum lipids and colon function

J Robertson et al. Am J Clin Nutr. .
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Abstract

Two hundred grams of raw carrot eaten at breakfast each day for 3 weeks significantly reduced serum cholesterol by 11%, increased fecal bile acid and fat excretion by 50%, and modestly increased stool weight by 25%. This suggests an associated change in bacterial flora or metabolism. The changes in serum cholesterol, fecal bile acids, and fat persisted 3 weeks after stopping treatment.

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