BEETROOT

TOP BENEFITS OF BEETROOT

      • Supports brain function*

      • Supports antioxidant defenses*

      • Supports cellular health*


WHAT IS BEETROOT?

Beetroot (Beta vulgaris), sometimes known as red beet, table beet, garden beet, or simply beet, is a root vegetable. Beetroots are high in fibre, folate (vitamin B9), manganese, potassium, iron, and vitamin C, among other minerals.

 

Beets and beet juice have been linked to a variety of health advantages, including enhanced blood flow, reduced blood pressure, and improved exercise performance.

 

The high amount of inorganic nitrates is responsible for several of these advantages. Raw beets are excellent, but they're more commonly cooked or pickled. Beet greens, or the leaves of beets, can also be consumed. Beetroots are high in many important vitamins and minerals [1].

 

Folate is a B vitamin that is found in (vitamin B9). Folate, a B vitamin, is required for appropriate tissue growth and cell function. It's especially important for pregnant women.Manganese, an essential trace element, is abundant in whole grains, legumes, fruits, and vegetables.

 

Potassium-rich foods can lower blood pressure and have favourable effects on heart health.


Iron is a vital mineral that serves a variety of purposes in your body. It's required for oxygen delivery in red blood cells.

 

Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant important for immune function.


BEETROOT KEY MECHANISMS

 

 

 

Gut microbiota

 

  • Supports the composition of the gut microbiota [14,36–41]

  • Supports gut microbial metabolism [37]

  • Supports gut-immune communication [36,38]

 

Heart

 

  •   Lowers blood pressure [2]

 

Bones

 

  •   Reduce inflammation [3]
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Kidney

 

  •   Reduce inflammation [3]
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Digestive System

 

  •   Improve digestion [4]
  •   Reduce inflammation [4]
  •   Control weight [4]
  •   Decreases appetite [4]

 

Brain

 

  •   Improve brain functioning [5]
  •   Enhance cognitive functions [5]
  •   Increase blood flow to the brain [5]

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REFERENCES


[1] dda Bjarnadottir, "Beetroot 101: Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits," Healthline, 8 March 2019. [Online]. Available: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/foods/beetroot. [Accessed 23 Novemebr 2021].
[2] N. M. Flora GD, " A Brief Review of Cardiovascular Diseases, Associated Risk Factors and Current Treatment Regimes.," Curr Pharm Des., vol. 38, no. 25, pp. 4063-4084, 2019.
[3] A. A. A. M. S. R. M. A.-S. M. A.-M. S. M. A. A. H. M. A.-Y. M. B. O. A. &. R. S. El Gamal, "Beetroot (Beta vulgaris L.) Extract Ameliorates Gentamicin-Induced Nephrotoxicity Associated Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, and Apoptosis in Rodent Model," Pubmed, 2014.
[4] J. L. E. J. M. L. B. B. &. S. J. L. Carlson, "Health Effects and Sources of Prebiotic Dietary Fiber," Pubmed, vol. 3, no. 2, 2018.
[5] T. H. G. W. D. J. &. S. E. J. Clifford, "The Potential Benefits of Red Beetroot Supplementation in Health and Disease," Pubmed, vol. 4, no. 7, p. 2801–2822, 2015.