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Beet

What is beet?

Beet is a plant whose root is used to make medicine. Beet is used together with medicines in the treatment of liver diseases and fatty liver. In addition , be et is used to help reduce triglyceride levels in the blood, reduce blood pressure and increase athletic performance.

How does beet work?

There is evidence that a chemical contained in beetroot can help to combat fat deposits in the liver. Beet also contains a chemical that may have antioxidant properties. In addition to this , be et can increase nitric oxide levels in the body, improving circulation and blood flow.

How effective is beet?

There is not enough scientific data to make a statement about the effectiveness of beetroot as a supportive measure in therapy for fatty liver or other liver diseases, to reduce triglyceride levels in the blood, to lower blood pressure and to improve athletic performance. Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of beetroot in these applications.

Safety and side effects

Beet is safe and harmless for most people when used in the amounts typically found in the diet. There is not enough scientific data to know whether beet is safe when used as a medicine.

Beet can cause low calcium levels and kidney damage.

Precautions and warnings

Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Beetroot is safe for pregnant and breastfeeding women when used as a normal part of the diet. However, it is not known whether be et is safe when used in higher medicinal quantities during pregnancy and breastfeeding. For this reason, pregnant and breastfeeding women should stick to the amounts found in the diet to be on the safe side. Kidney disease: Consuming excessive amounts of beetroot can exacerbate kidney disease.

Interactions

There is currently no information on interactions of beetroot with medications or supplements.

Dosage

An appropriate dosage of beetroot depends on various factors such as age, state of health and others. At the present time, there is insufficient scientific data to make a statement about appropriate dosage ranges for beet. For this reason, you should follow the dosage instructions on the label and/or consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.