The common beet has joined a long list of foods with medicinal and therapeutic applications. Beets are used to reduce blood pressure, as a tool in the fight against cancer, as an aphrodisiac, to regulate digestion, and to fight against skin discomfort and dandruff.
Blood Pressure
An American Heart Association study indicates that drinking 500 milliliters of beet juice can measurably reduce blood pressure within one hour after drinking it. This effect is measurable for 24 hours.
Cancer
In Europe, beets are commonly used to treat cancer. They contain an antioxidant, betacyanin, which both inhibits tumor growth and prevents the formation of cancer-causing nitrosamines.
Digestion
Beet root is high in both soluble and insoluble fiber, which aid in the proper function of the digestive system. Because of the high levels of fiber, beet root is used as a treatment for constipation.
Skin and Scalp
Beets are also effective at treating irritated skin and dandruff. The water in which beets have been boiled is applied to the irritated skin or scalp topically.
Aphrodisiac
Beets are also considered an aphrodisiac. Beets contain boron, which helps in the production of human sex hormones.
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