What is the effect of red beetroot?

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Beetroot is a vegetable that contains a variety of vitamins A, C, and folic acid. This is one of the great foods that bring many benefits to the body such as reducing the risk of heart attack, reducing fatigue.

1. Uses of red beetroot

1.1 Maintain liver detoxification function Red beetroot contains betacyanin pigment. This is an active ingredient that helps the liver detoxify better by creating a chain effect to the blood vessels to help eliminate toxins in the liver. This feature is very effective in healing liver toxicity or hepatobiliary diseases, such as: Jaundice, hepatitis, food poisoning, diarrhea or vomiting.
At the same time, red beetroot has the ability to prevent the formation of fat layers in the body. When using red beetroot as juice or adding red beet to the daily menu, it will help limit the accumulation of excess fat and effectively lose weight.
1.2 Regulating blood pressure According to recent studies, drinking 500ml of beetroot juice every day after 24 hours will have a very good effect on blood pressure regulation. Scientists think that it is the high nitrate content in beets that can help stabilize blood pressure.
1.3 Fight stroke and prevent cardiovascular problems The blood pressure-regulating effects of beetroot have been shown to about 25% of the world's adult population. This is an important factor in the prevention of coronary heart disease and stroke.
Red beets have the function of reducing blood cholesterol levels, anti-oxidants. Therefore, it is said to be an effective assistant in ensuring the health of our cardiovascular system.

1.4 Supplement blood The high iron content in beetroot helps to regenerate and re-stimulate blood cells and provide oxygen to the body. At the same time, the copper content in beets helps to create more iron for the body. Beetroot is a food that works in the prevention and treatment of anemia.
1.5 Boosts Immune System The vitamins and nutrients in beetroot have been shown to boost the immune system and fight infections. The nutrients in beetroot help stimulate the oxidation of cells and stimulate the production of new blood cells. The betaine compound in beetroot plays an important role in promoting the body's natural production of serotonin (a stimulant). In a nutshell, eating red beetroot (fresh) makes you feel refreshed and easy to smile.
1.6 Prevent cancer Red beet juice has a role in preventing the accumulation of nitrosamines compounds - which are believed to cause cancer.
1.7 Limiting constipation Like any other vegetable, beetroot contains a certain amount of fiber. When drinking beetroot juice regularly, it will help reduce constipation and excrete toxins.

2. What is the use of using red beetroot juice?

According to the results of recent studies, supplementing with beetroot juice for just 10 days can significantly change the microbiome in the mouth. Maintaining a healthy oral microbiome helps slow down the negative changes in blood vessels and the aging process.
The preparation of beetroot juice is quite simple and can be done at home by combining this vegetable with other root vegetables such as cucumbers, apples or carrots to create good anti-aging cocktails.
When just starting out, juice half a medium beetroot with a frequency of once a week, gradually increasing it to a whole beetroot juice once a week. Beetroot juice has a strong cleansing effect when it comes to eliminating toxins in the body that can cause dizziness if used in excess.

3. Some notes when using red beets

However, when using red beetroot, you need to note some of the following issues:
Limit eating beets or drinking beetroot juice with people with a history of kidney stones. Beetroot juice mixed with milk can be harmful; Therefore, beetroot juice should not be used to make milk. Beetroot juice should not be given to young children, especially children under 4.5 months of age. Many people believe that beetroot juice is good for the blood, so it should be mixed with milk for children to drink. However, because the nitrate content in beets is quite high, when mixed with beets with milk, it can cause poisoning. Mothers also need to pay attention to signs of nitrate poisoning in children such as purple-blue expression for prompt emergency. .
Therefore, to ensure health and prevent poisoning for young children, parents should note, absolutely do not cook or mix red beetroot juice for young children.

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