Beetroot is more than just a colorful vegetable—it’s a nutritional powerhouse loaded with essential vitamins, minerals, and bioactive compounds. Whether you’re looking to support heart health, enhance athletic performance, improve liver function, or boost antioxidant defenses, adding beetroot to your diet can provide a natural, science-backed solution. With its growing reputation as a functional food, beetroot continues to capture the attention of researchers and health-conscious consumers alike.

So, next time you enjoy a beetroot smoothie, salad, or juice, remember—you’re not just savoring a delicious vegetable; you’re nourishing your body with one of nature’s most powerful superfoods!

 

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The humble Beta vulgaris L. (beetroot) is a versatile vegetable that has made its way across the globe, from its origins in the Middle East to kitchens in the Americas, Europe, and Asia [1]. Beyond its deep red hue and earthy flavor, beetroot packs an impressive nutritional punch, making it a valuable addition to any diet.

Nutritional Profile of Beetroot

Raw beetroot consists of 88% water, 10% carbohydrates, 2% protein, and less than 1% fat. It is particularly rich in folate (Vitamin B9), manganese, and fiber. One cup (136g), of raw beetroot provides 37% daily value of folate (148μg), 22% of manganese (0.45mg), and 14% of fiber (3.8g) [2]. These vital nutrients contribute to a variety of health benefits:

• Folate supports tissue growth, cell function, and heart health while helping reduce the risk of birth defects during pregnancy.
• Manganese offers a wide range of health benefits, including supporting bone health, boosting antioxidant activity, enhancing immune function, improving metabolic health, supporting brain function, promoting skin and hair health, and helping to reduce inflammation.
• Fiber plays a crucial role in overall health, particularly in digestion and gut health. It also helps regulate blood sugar, supports heart health, and aids in weight management by promoting fullness.
  

The true star of beetroot's nutrient profile is betaine, with 175mg per cup. Beets are one of the very few sources of this compound, known for its impressive health benefits [2].

Betaines are natural pigments that give beets their vibrant color and are powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antiviral agents. They also contribute to liver, heart and kidney health, and play a role in athletic performance [3].

 

Health Benefits of Beetroot

Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Properties

Beetroot’s high concentration of betaines and polyphenols helps neutralize free radicals, reducing oxidative stress and inflammation. Betanin, in particular, has been shown to prevent LDL oxidation and DNA damage, playing a key role in cardiovascular protection [8].

 

Heart and Liver Health

Betaine acts as a lipotropic agent, preventing fat accumulation in the liver. It also contributes to maintaining healthy cholesterol levels and vascular function, reducing the risk of atherosclerosis. Research suggests that betaine supplementation can improve metabolism and overall cardiovascular health [3].

 

Cancer-Fighting Potential

Beetroot extracts, specifically betanin and betaine, have shown anticancer effects against liver and breast cancer cells [5][9]. Emerging studies highlight beetroot’s role in cancer prevention due to its ability to regulate oxidative stress and inflammation.

 

Athletic Performance and Recovery

Beetroot is a natural source of nitrates, which the body converts into nitric oxide (NO). NO plays a crucial role in enhancing blood flow, improving endurance, and supporting cardiovascular function [4]. Studies indicate that betaine may also boost strength, muscle protein synthesis, and overall performance [3].

• A six-week betaine supplementation study found improved body composition, increased bench press work capacity, and a reduction in urinary homocysteine thiolactone (HCTL) levels in resistance-trained men [6].
• Betaine supplementation of 2500mg or more per day has been linked to improved athletic performance, yet most diets provide only 100–400mg/day [7]. Vegetable Intake Matters

 

Stay nourished, stay thriving!

- The Mojeto Team