The doctor pointed out the health benefits of beet juice

A nutritionist, senior researcher of FIC Nutrition and Biotechnology, Candidate of Medical Sciences Natalia Denisova listed the useful properties of beet juice.

In a conversation with the site aif.ru December 23, the expert noted that beet juice is rich in potassium, contributing to the removal of excess fluid from the body. Beet juice also has a hypotensive effect due to its content of natural nitrates, which have a vasodilating effect, leading to a decrease in blood pressure.

In addition, beet juice is a source of folic acid. This vitamin helps to increase the elasticity of the vascular wall and reduce blood pressure, RT writes.

In August, nutritionist Ekaterina Nesvit in a conversation with RIAMO pointed out the effectiveness of beet juice in the fight against obesity. The drink inhibits the formation of fat cells, as well as favorably affects the work of the GI tract, writes 360.ru. This vegetable is also used in the prevention of insulin resistance and diabetes, clarifies the site kp.ru.

Earlier, Natalia Denisova said that beets reduce blood pressure. Beet and juice from it is recommended to include in the diet as at the beginning of hypertension, when drugs are not yet prescribed, and later, when prescribed permanent treatment with drugs.