Beetroot the red part of the beet plant has been eaten since the times of ancient Rome - and with good reason. The prehistoric root vegetable originates from the coastlines of North Africa, Europe, and Asia. But the food has become popular worldwide, thanks to its sweet flavour and powerful health benefits.
I've explored the evidence behind some of the health benefits of beetroot, determining whether or not it is worth including it in your diet.
Beetroot contains nitrates and pigments that help to lower blood pressure and improve athletic performance. Popular with runners and cyclists for some time as it is thought to improve endurance, this source of nitrates is becoming a popular supplement all round as it may help fight inflammation, benefit our digestive health and assist in weight loss too.
The main benefits of taking Beetroot extract are:
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Blood Pressure
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Improve Athletic Performance
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Fight Inflammation
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Digestive Health
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Weight loss
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Brain Health
Our Beetroot extract is a food supplement containing beetroot, a nutrition rich root vegetable. Beets are a root vegetable and are a rich source of folate. Beets are commonly used in the treatment of liver diseases and fatty liver. They are also used help lower levels of triglycerides (a type of fat) in the blood, lower blood pressure, improve athletic performance, and reduce muscle soreness. Each capsule provides on average 100mg beetroot concentrate powder, which is the equivalent of 500mg of beetroot.