Beetroot is “Guardian” of The Liver?
What Does the Liver Do for the Body?
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Regulates cholesterol
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Produce bile juice to help digestion
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Makes proteins for blood clotting and other functions
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Detoxifies chemicals and metabolizes drugs
What Are the Symptoms of Liver Problems?
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Ways to protect the liver:
- Moderate alcohol use (Men should not more than 20-30g alcohol/day, women not more than 10-20g alcohol/day)
- Watch out for the medicines taken
- Avoid to be a night-owl (stying up late)
- Eat a healthy diet and get regular exercise
- Don’t touch or breathe in toxins. Try to wear protecting clothing, wear goggles or masks when handling chemical substances (Chemical toxin may enter into your body through skin oringestion)
- Learn to prevent viral hepatitis (Example: get vaccination, limit number of sex partner or wash hand frequently)
How Beetroot “Protect” Your Liver?
Beetroot contains natural sugar, protein, minerals, vitamins, cellulose, amino acids, which provide the body with the nutrients to promote body metabolism. Beetroot provides a sweet and crispy taste.
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Antioxidants
Beetroot contains high antioxidant that help to reduce inflammation, protect against oxidative stress and reduce the risk of liver damage.
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Betaine
Beetroot contains betaine, a substances that help to reduce or prevent fatty deposits in the liver. It helps to protect your liver from inflammation, toxins and chronic alcohol consumption. Betaine also may treat non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
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Betalains
Betalains is a pigment found is beetroot, which is responsible for the deep red color of beetroots. These pigments help to promote anti-toxic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory properties.
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Others minerals and Vitamins (Iron,Manganese, Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, etc)
These compounds are the important nutrients for formation of liver and red blood cell. Thus, it is recommended for pregnant women, vegetarians, etc.
