The carrot truly is special but you also need to have somewhat good digestion to begin with, in order for it to work as it should.
There are actually quite a few studies on carrot fiber.
- I get best results without adding any kind of oil, because I believe oils diminish the asorption capacity of the fiber. Just salt, lemon juice and sometimes fresh aromatic herbs.
- always on an empty stomach at least 1.5hrs before/after meals so that it forms a homogenous mass of fiber, sweeping the GI tract clean as it moves.
- largest, mature carrots are best according to a study
- baking apparently increases the adsorption capacity of carrot fiber, according to another study, so people who get GI distress from raw carrot might want to try baking them
- 200-300 grams, grated lengthwise and chewed moderately not too thoroughly
Antimicrobial activity of shredded carrot extracts on food-borne bacteria and yeast
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An investigation of the antibacterial effect of carrot on Listeria monocytogenes
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Bile Salt Adsorption Ability of Dietary Fiber from Named Varieties of Carrot at Different Developmental Ages
The metabolic consequences of taking 200 g raw carrot per 24 hr
Cobinding of Bile Acids to Carrot Fiber
Sorption of bile acids and cholesterol by dietary fiber of carrots, cabbage and apples
A Method to Measure the Adsorption of Bile Salts to Vegetable Fiber of Differing Water Holding Capacity