is it safe if i eat nothing but carrots and carrot juice?

Answer 1

We cats eat meat ;)

Answer 2

No. You will need a source of B12, for starters. Not only that, a diet like that will turn you orange. If you want to do a vegan thing, then do the research, and keep your diet balanced. My suggestion: Spirulina. Richest non meat source of B12, it's also rich in trace minerals and anti oxidants, and it can be a single source of nutrition if necessary.

Answer 3

for a couple of days yes - it is good for you very good for you. After about 2 days have something with protein in it though - it does not have to be meat. You will lose so much weight and feel so good going on diets like that. I have done them before - it is the only way to lose weight - this north american lifestyle and diet turn so many people into blimps -

Answer 4

Yes, Roger Rabbit

Answer 5

No! Read this ; you are at risk for a condition known as hypervitaminosis A

Vitamin A toxicity
Hypervitaminosis is the excessive accumulation of a vitamin; this condition involves too much vitamin A.

Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top

There are two types of vitamin A toxicity:

Acute: caused by taking too much vitamin A over a short period of time
Chrinic: occurs when the excess of the vitamin is present over a longer period
In an infant, the sudden intake of too much vitamin A may cause a bulging fontanelle ("soft spot" on the head) and symptoms resembling those of a brain tumor. This group of symptoms is called pseudotumor cerebri and includes a bulging fontanelle, papilledema (swelling of the optic disc), and double vision. Vomiting and drowsiness are common.

The symptoms in adults are less specific. Headache, visual changes, and impaired consciousness suggestive of pseudotumor cerebri may occur. Other symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and blurry vision.

Chronic vitamin A toxicity develops after taking excessive doses of the substance for extended periods. Bone pain and swelling of the bones is common, often associated with high levels of calcium in the blood. Other symptoms include hair loss, high cholesterol, liver damage, and vision problems. Symptoms are often subtle and may include fatigue, malaise, and nausea.

In children, hypervitaminosis A can cause craniotabes (abnormal softening of the skull bones). Irritability, decreased appetite, itchy skin, and poor weight gain are common. There may be skin changes with seborrhea (extremely oily skin and hair) and cracking at the corners of the mouth.

Increased intracranial pressure is seen in both acute and chronic forms.

Symptoms Return to top

Bulging fontanelles (infants)
Bone pain or swelling
Craniotabes (infants and children)
Skin and hair changes
hair loss
seborrhea
cracking at corners of the mouth
Irritability
Decreased appetite
Poor weight gain (infants and children)
Vomiting
Drowsiness
Signs and tests Return to top

Serum vitamin A levels
A history of either acute vitamin A ingestion or long-term ingestion at levels above recommended values
Periosteal calcification (hands)
High blood calcium levels
High serum creatinine (suggestive of kidney damage)
Treatment Return to top

Treatment involves simply stopping the use of excess vitamin A.

Expectations (prognosis) Return to top

Full recovery is the most likely outcome.

Complications Return to top

Failure to thrive
Excessively high calcium levels
Kidney damage due to high calcium
Osteoporosis
Liver damage
Recent studies show that too much vitamin A taken during pregnancy can cause abnormal development in the fetus. Consult your physician about a proper diet.
Calling your health care provider Return to top

Call your health care provider if you think that you or your child may have taken vitamin A in excess or if you have symptoms that may be linked with excess vitamin A.

Prevention Return to top

To avoid hypervitaminosis A, avoid taking more than the recommended daily allowance of this vitamin. Recent emphasis on vitamin A and beta carotene as anti-cancer vitamins may contribute to chronic hypervitaminosis A if well-meaning people increase the dosage of vitamins beyond recommended values. More is not always better!


Update Date: 8/12/2004

Updated by: Aniket R. Sidhaye, M.D., Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimo

Answer 6

No. You need to eat a balanced diet. Besides, your skin will start to turn orange!

Answer 7

It can be. But you will turn an orangish color, because of the pigments in carrots.

Answer 8

No you need a balanced diet.
Read about Healthy Nutrition here:

Answer 9

you should have at least some protein so eat fish or beans and you'll need water to keep your system going.

Answer 10

No definitely not!! your skin will turn orange and you would be very ill (but you already knew that didn't you?)