Karotten können dabei helfen, den Blutzuckerspiegel zu regulieren und die Darmflora zu verbessern – eine Kombination, die potenziell Menschen mit Typ-2-Diabetes zugute kommen könnte, legt eine neue Mausmodellstudie nahe. Karotten enthalten bioaktive Verbindungen, die die Fähigkeit der Zellen zur Zuckeraufnahme verbessern und so die Blutzuckerregulierung unterstützen.

I’ve linked to the press release in the post above. In this comment, for those interested, here’s the link to the peer reviewed journal article:

https://ascpt.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/cts.70090

From the linked article:

Current research from the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) reveals that carrots may help regulate blood sugar and improve gut flora – a combination that could potentially benefit individuals with type 2 diabetes.

Our study showed that carrots altered the composition of the gut microbiome – the billions of microorganisms living in the gut that play a crucial role in digestion and health. Mice consuming carrots exhibited a healthier balance of gut bacteria, explains project coordinator Morten Kobæk Larsen, associate professor at the Department of Clinical Research, SDU.

Additionally, these mice had more bacteria that produce short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs). These small molecules formed when bacteria break down dietary fibres, help regulate energy metabolism and blood sugar while supporting gut health.

Consuming carrots shifts the gut bacteria towards a healthier balance, benefiting mice with type 2 diabetes.

Carrots contain bioactive compounds that enhance cells’ ability to absorb sugar, thereby aiding blood sugar regulation. These bioactive substances, derived from unsaturated fatty acids, are also present in other vegetables from the carrot family, such as parsley, celery, and parsnips.