Beetroot juice can increase endurance to help you exercise longer, improve blood circulation and help lower blood pressure, according to some studies. Did you know that recently, even athletes are using it to improve their performance?
Why? Beets are rich in natural chemicals called nitrates. Through a chain reaction, your body changes nitrates into nitric oxide, which brings about many of the effects mentioned above.
Beetroot juice can increase stamina, improve blood circulation and help lower blood pressure, some studies show.
Beets are a good source of folate, potassium, vitamin C, fiber and antioxidants, as well as nitrates.
Other good food sources of nitrates include spinach, radishes, lettuce, celery and Chinese cabbage.
If you start drinking beetroot juice, you should know that a side effect is urine that turns reddish in color. Don't worry, it's normal.
Prevention of anemia
Beets are rich in iron, a mineral necessary for the transport of oxygen in the body. Iron deficiency can lead to iron deficiency anemia, which can cause symptoms such as: breathing problems, dizziness, fatigue, headaches, etc.
Source: WebMB
