Among the antioxidant foods that exist, there is no doubt that one of the foods that stand out the most, precisely because of its antioxidant content, is beets (especially and especially, the so-called red beet ).

This is mainly due to their content practically prominent in vitamin C, within which, in turn, stands out as one of the foods rich in vitamin C.

But what are the benefits of beets? And it’s most important properties and virtues?

Beet properties

As we mentioned before, one of the most important properties of beets is its high content of antioxidants, especially vitamin C.

Of course, its main virtue is possessed by those responsible for its particular purple color, since they act as powerful cell regenerators: betaines, helping to protect cells.

In particular, they are capable of limiting the damage caused to the liver (liver cleansing) by free radicals that are formed in this very important organ due to the oxidation of fats.

Beetroot also stands out for its folate content, a vitamin that reduces the presence of homocysteine, which becomes an important risk factor for the development of heart disease.

It contains fiber that helps reduce high cholesterol levels, while protecting and purifying the kidneys (purifying the kidneys).

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