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Benefits and side effects of beetroot: Beetroot contains vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants in abundance. Eating beetroot daily keeps blood pressure under control, heart remains healthy and energy remains in the body. It helps in detoxification and strengthens the immune system, but it also has its dangers. Eating beetroot can further reduce the BP of some people. If this happens, dizziness, weakness or other problems may arise.
(Benefits and disadvantages of eating beetroot) Rishikesh. Beetroot is a nutritious vegetable, which is considered very beneficial for health. But like everything else, consumption of beetroot is also not beneficial for everyone. It may also prove harmful for some people. In a conversation with Local 18, Dr. Rajkumar, an AYUSH doctor from Rishikesh, says that beetroot has high amount of nitrates, which helps in reducing blood pressure. It is beneficial for people with normal health, but it can be dangerous for people who already have the problem of low blood pressure. Eating beetroot can further reduce their BP, which can cause dizziness, weakness or other problems. Such people should consume beetroot in limited quantities.
Dangerous for those with kidney stones
People suffering from kidney stone problem should be careful with beetroot. Beetroot contains high amount of oxalate. Oxalate can accumulate in the body and form stones. If a person already has kidney stone problem, then increasing the consumption of beetroot can make his problem serious. One should avoid eating it without doctor’s advice. It may be difficult for people who have a weak digestive system, or who suffer from gas, acidity and diarrhea, to digest beetroot. Beetroot contains fiber and natural sugar which can increase gas and indigestion in the stomach. Such people should eat it in limited quantities and also take light food for digestion.
Why is it good to cook and eat?
The amount of sugar in beetroot is less, but it is also natural sugar (beet sugar). It is important for diabetic patients to keep an eye on their blood sugar level while consuming it. Eating beetroot in large quantities without doctor’s advice can affect their blood sugar. It is important to take care of your health condition before eating it. If someone has low blood pressure, kidney stones or digestive problems, then it should be eaten in limited quantities only. Diabetic patients should consume beetroot only after consulting the doctor. Consuming beetroot cooked or in the form of juice can also be beneficial, because by cooking some of the elements present in it become easier to digest.
