Experts draw attention to A new bizarre trend called “Carrotmaxxing” that appeared on social networks. It is a way of obtaining a natural tan, with the help of eating a large amount of carrot. . In fact May this method be extremely dangerous, and in some cases you can end up in the hospital.
Carrots to get a tan
In early May 2025 on the Internet began to discover posts in which users revealed the effects of excessive carrot consumption. Their aim is to get a bronze skin shade without having to spend hours in the sun or in a solarium. “Artificial tan is too expensive. It’s time to start carrotmaxxing,” said Sydney’s user who posted a photo of cans with chopped carrots.
Trend called Carrotmaxxing, according to many influencers, has bring a natural tan by giving the skin a warmer shade. However, if you overdo it with carrot, you can end up with carotene, a condition that literally turns your skin into yellow -orange due to a high level of beta -carotene in your blood.
You should avoid canned carrots that many of these users eat instead of fresh. Experts warn that High sodium content in it may worsen your health. This also happened Sydney, which a few days later published a shocking update to the previous post: “Carrotmaxxing sent me to the emergency room.”
It is assumed that Daily consumed six cans of canned carrot, which represents more than 5000 milligrams of sodium a day. This is more than twice the limit recommended by the American Cardiology Association. “I had already had heart problems before, so All the sodium in carrots caused a slight failure of the organs. But now I am doing much better, “she wrote in the next post from 19 May.
Fresh carrots will not cause problems. (illustration photo)
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But it is important explain that carrots themselves are not a problem. Is full of fiber, vitamin K, calcium and antioxidants that improve sight. “Since it is known to benefit from eye health, many people assume that it is full of vitamin A. It is instead carrots full of carotenoids, especially beta -carotene that can be transformed into active vitamin and. Our body is able to regulate this transformation, so poisoning is very unlikely, “explained Rosa Rojas.
