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Beetroot

Beets are native to the Mediterranean, but are now grown worldwide. Both white and red Beets were already known in Sicily 1000 years BC. Varieties with these distinctly-swollen roots were first established in Europe in the Middle Ages

	2 oz	4 oz	8 oz	1 lb
Beetroot Powder	$2.50	$3.57	$6.38	$10.71

Properties/Uses - Beet Root has a general stimulant and resistance-enhancing action. This is based on the red pigment "betanin", an anthrocyanin from the flavonoid group. Beet root is said to have antihepatotoxic effects. Beet root has been used as supportive therapy in diseases of the liver and fatty liver. Since the 16th Century, Beet Roots have been cultivated for a variety of culinary purposes. Beet Root has for many years been used as a treatment for cancer in Europe. Specific anti-carcinogens are bound to the red coloring matter which supposedly helps fight against cancer, and Beet Root also increases the uptake of oxygen by as much as 400 percent. Additional studies are taking place to add support to these claims. Beet Root also contains lots of folate, iron, potassium, and some vitamin C. Beetroot powder is also regularily used as a natural colorant in soaps, cosmetics and lotions.

Botanical Name - Beta vulgaris

Part Used - Root

Common Names/Synonyms - Swiss chard, garden beets, stock beets, or mangel-wurzels

Cautions - Taking very large quantites of beet root could possibly lead to hypocalcemia and kidney damage because of it's high oxaluric acitd content. Though this has never been proven. No side effects or contraindications with normal use.

Beetroot in larger sizes


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