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They may sound like something out of Alice in Wonderland, but purple carrots are not only real; they’re being positioned as the ultimate superfood. A new Australian study (video below) has shown that the ancient carrot variety is high in anti-inflammatory properties and antioxidants that stabilise bodily functions.
”They’re the original carrots, from ancient Persia,” explained the study author Lindsay Brown, professor of biomedical sciences at the University of Southern Queensland.
Purple carrots are one of a vast range of fruits and vegetables almost lost in the age of single supermarket varieties. Claims have long been made about purple carrots’ health benefits, but until recently, these remained untested.
Professor Brown conducted a preclinical trial on rats using purple carrots grown in Queensland. For 16 weeks, the rats were fed a high-fat, high-carbohydrate diet designed to mimic the effects of an unhealthy Western diet. The rats quickly put on excess weight, developed high blood pressure, became glucose intolerant (or pre-diabetic), and incurred liver and heart damage. Then, the scientists added purple carrot juice to the rats’ food for the second eight weeks.
The results that were published in the British Journal of Nutrition surprised even the researchers.
Professor Brown said. ”The blood pressure went down, the collagen in the heart was back to normal, the liver histology was back to normal, the liver enzymes, the glucose tolerance, the fat pads were all back to normal, despite continuing this … terrible diet.”
There are up to 28 times more anthocyanins the antioxidant that creates the purple-red pigment in blueberries and raspberries and especially in purple carrots than there are in orange ones. We have included an interview of Dr Lindsay Brown, professor of biomedical sciences at the University of Southern Queensland and additionally information from professor Virginia Walbot Standford University Biology Department detailing anthocyanins and their effects on the body.
Discussion from ABC Catalyst’s
“Why am I still fat?” (Dec 30, 2015) about the effects of anthocyanin on weight loss
So we have prepared 100% purple carrot powder, mixed it with Pre & Probiotics and we call it ‘Purple Boost’, to provide the very best health benefits for your pets. It is an Immuno-Stimulant and has a unique Blend of Probiotics, Antioxidants, Mannan oligosaccharide and Beta Glucans to aid Microbiome support for digestive health.
They are full of antioxidants called anthocyanins, and they have hit the headlines because they are linked to a range of health benefits.
Purple Carrot Juice Powder
Probiotics: 134M cfu/g Lactobacillus acidophilus, L.brevis, L.casei, L.plantarum,
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A mannan rich fraction from yeast
No GMO’s
No Preservatives
No Colouring or Flavouring
Made in Australia – Concentration 1 kg powder = 13 kg Purple Carrot
Because anthocyanins are antioxidants, they can fight oxidative damage, which is known to contribute to brain ageing and memory impairment.
Purple carrots are rich in beta-carotene, which improves memory and verbal skills. The plant compound luteolin in carrots has been found to reduce age-related inflammation in the brain and associated memory deficits. Anthocyanins cross the blood-brain barrier and impact the areas of the brain involved in memory and learning.
A six-year study, detailed in the Annals of Neurology, investigated the effects of consuming anthocyanin-rich foods (specifically strawberries and blueberries) on cognitive function in older women aged 70+. The study, which involved 16,000 patients, revealed that these antioxidants could potentially delay mental ageing by up to two and a half years.
They also found that the higher the intake of anthocyanins and other flavonoids, the slower the rate of cognitive decline.
These antioxidants, however, do more than just slow down mental ageing; they actively enhance learning and memory.
In 2009, a study on ovariectomised rats (those with their ovaries removed to mimic post-menopausal symptoms) showed that those treated with anthocyanins displayed improved learning and memory functions when compared with those that didn’t consume any anthocyanins. In previous research, the same scientists demonstrated that anthocyanins inhibited depression-like symptoms in the same animals.
The liver is one of the largest organs and plays a vital role in maintaining health. It converts nutrients from food into materials that the body can use, stores and supplies cells with these materials, regulates hormones, and detoxifies the body.
Empower yourself and your pet by incorporating a wide variety of anthocyanin-containing foods into your diet for optimal liver health.
When a 2010 study looked at the effects of anthocyanin-rich extract from black rice on rats with chronic alcohol-induced liver damage, the results were promising.
Rats were divided into two groups and administered alcohol to cause liver damage. However, one group was also given anthocyanin. Those given the antioxidants had lower levels of liver damage induced by the alcohol, pointing to anthocyanin as a possible way to reduce the effects of toxins on the liver. Anthocyanins moderate liver histology, enzymes, glucose tolerance, and fat pads without side effects.
Anthocyanins – like most other antioxidants – may help prevent cancer.
Plenty of evidence from various types of laboratory and clinical trials suggest that anthocyanins, and foods abundant in anthocyanins, may have anti-cancer effects:
High blood cholesterol is one of the significant risk factors for heart disease, the number one killer in the US. The higher the blood cholesterol level, the greater the risk of developing heart disease or suffering a heart attack. Anthocyanins help lower blood cholesterol levels
Anthocyanins also help combat varicose veins by:
The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition published a study in 2009 that found that supplementing with anthocyanin resulted in a 13.7% increase in HDL cholesterol (the beneficial kind of cholesterol) while reducing LDL levels (the bad type of cholesterol) by 13.6%.
A more recent study evaluated the ability of black rice (an anthocyanin-rich food) to inhibit cholesterol absorption. Researchers concluded that black rice did lower cholesterol, at least in part thanks to the antioxidant anthocyanins, and so recommend black rice and similar foods for the prevention and treatment of high cholesterol.
When berries were studied, it was found that they may reduce the risk of heart disease in women, thanks to their high content of anthocyanins.
A study of 93,600 participants, carried out over 18 years and published in 2013, found that a high anthocyanin intake is associated with a reduced risk of heart attack in young and middle-aged women. Researchers found that women who ate three or more servings a week gained the most advantages (a 32% reduction in risk).
Other research has found that these antioxidants protect the heart by reducing oxidative stress and inflammation while improving capillary strength.
Anthocyanins play a crucial role in maintaining a healthy heart by directly reducing blood pressure, a significant contributor to cardiovascular disease.
While flavonoids have long been known to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, 2011 research showed that the anthocyanins in blueberries might work better than other flavonoids at keeping blood pressure low. Researchers say consuming foods containing anthocyanins is achievable to reduce hypertension (high blood pressure).
Eating a variety of colourful foods is crucial for obtaining the complete range of vitamins and minerals the body needs to thrive. The diverse range of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and phytochemicals in fruits and vegetables offer significant health benefits. Fruits and vegetables can be categorised into five different colour groups: red, purple/blue, orange, green and white/brown. Each colour carries its own unique set of disease-fighting chemicals known as phytochemicals.
A 2008 study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry reported that mice fed an anthocyanin-enriched high-fat diet for eight weeks gained less weight than mice fed a high-fat diet without anthocyanins.
While this may or may not have the same effect in humans, one thing we do know is that anthocyanins are found in fresh fruits and vegetables. By adding ‘Purple Boost’ to your pet’s diet, you will undoubtedly help them feel better!
These fantastic compounds may even protect your eyesight!
Anthocyanins can benefit vision by:
Lutein (“the eye vitamin”) in purple carrots also has eye health-protecting qualities. It is often used as a preventive treatment for age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, and retinitis pigmentosa.
In a French study, researchers tested 36 people for their ability to adapt to light and dark before and after taking bilberry anthocyanins. For several hours after supplementing, they enjoyed a significant improvement in vision. However, the effect wore off within 24 hours.
More recent research found that people taking 50 mg of blackcurrant anthocyanins adapted better to the dark and had less eye fatigue than those in the placebo group. Those taking just 20 mg did not experience these benefits.
While purple carrots share many health benefits with their orange counterparts, they stand out with their unique nutritional advantages, thanks to their rich anthocyanin content. Anthocyanins, the flavonoid pigments responsible for the intense hues of blue, purple, and black vegetables and berries, also pack a powerful anti-inflammatory punch. In fact, purple carrots can contain up to 28 times more anthocyanins than orange carrots, making them a fascinating subject of study and a potential health powerhouse.
Purple carrots are rich in anthocyanins, which are antioxidant compounds. Research has shown that the antioxidant and other chemical properties of these blue and purple pigments provide enormous health benefits, one of which is powerful anti-inflammatory properties.
Inflammation is the body’s response to injury. It works to heal wounds but can also play a role in some chronic diseases. It is the body’s way of signalling the immune system to heal and repair damaged tissue and defend itself against foreign invaders, such as viruses and bacteria.
Inflammatory diseases include a vast array of disorders and conditions that are characterised by inflammation. Examples include allergy, asthma, autoimmune diseases, coeliac disease, glomerulonephritis, hepatitis, inflammatory bowel disease, pre-perfusion injury and transplant rejection.
Discussion from ABC Catalyst’s
“Why am I still fat?” (Dec 30, 2015) about the effects of anthocyanin on weight loss
