Beetroot

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Overview

Beetroot (Beets) are Beet Family Vegetable.  The violet-red color of Beetroot occurs from its Betanin content.

 

Botanical Names

 Beta vulgaris conditiva

 Beta vulgaris rubra

 The Beetroot is from the Goosefoot (Chenopodiaceae) family.

 

Health Benefits of Beetroot

Cardiovascular System

 Beetroot (juice) reputedly alleviates Anemia. 

 Beetroot (juice) may lower Blood Pressure in High Blood Pressure patients.  [1]

 Beetroot reputedly stimulates the production of Red Blood Cells. 

 

Digestive System

 Beetroot (juice) reputedly alleviates Constipation. 

 Beetroot may help to prevent Gallstones. 

 

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