Beetroot juice: A magic potion for robust immunity, weight loss and lower blood sugar levels

For some time, scientists globally have been researching the properties of beetroot juice. According to many specialists, it enhances immunity against viral and bacterial infections, eases digestion, supports the circulatory system's proper functioning, assists in weight loss, and aids in blood pressure regulation. Moreover, it decreases excessively high LDL cholesterol levels in the blood, thus guarding against atherosclerosis, heart disease, and stroke.

Beetroot juice also reduces the risk of developing cancer, slows the body's natural aging process, and decreases the harmful surplus of free radicals. It has numerous beneficial effects due to its rich content of valuable elements. These include, but are not limited to, iron, calcium, sodium, potassium, copper, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, vitamins A, C, E, K, and the B group vitamins, betalains, organic acids, carotenoids, and glycosides.

However, the health benefits of this blend don't stop here. Recent research published in the "Journal of Nutritional Science", suggests that beetroot juice can lower blood sugar levels in a relatively short period. This is particularly encouraging news for Type 2 diabetes patients. During one experiment, individuals with this disease consumed beetroot juice, while healthy participants in the control group received glucose syrup.

To measure the impact, researchers took post-meal blood sugar readings after the subjects drank 7.6 fl oz of a beetroot juice-based mixture. Blood samples were taken from fingertips at various intervals: 5, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, and 150 minutes after consumption. The study's findings suggest that beetroot juice can lower blood glucose levels within 30 minutes. The researchers conclude that the invaluable benefits of the juice could be attributed to betalains.