The biologist warned about the possible harm of beetroot

Beetroot is a storehouse of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, but eating this vegetable may not always be beneficial. Biologist Irina Lyalina told about this on Tuesday, April 15.

According to the expert, eating beetroot in moderation is safe for most people, but overeating can cause discomfort in the stomach and intestines. She clarified that it is especially dangerous for diabetics, people with a predisposition to diabetes or the formation of kidney stones to get involved in this product.

"Excessive consumption can contribute to both the formation of stones and the deterioration of their condition," Lyalina warned in an interview with Lenta.Ru .

The biologist added that the vegetable is not recommended for people with a diagnosis of hay fever, and during the period of active flowering they should completely exclude it from their diet. An allergy to beetroot manifests itself in the form of itching, redness of the skin, swelling or even anaphylactic shock, she said.

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Experts advise taking into account the glycemic index of foods.

Earlier, on April 14, nutritionist, gastroenterologist, executive director of the ANO SIC "Healthy Nutrition" Nuria Dianova said that cocoa beans, currants, red and white wine, mulberries and some other products contain resveratrol, a trace element useful for the heart and blood vessels.

Resveratrol is a naturally occurring compound of plant origin. It is able to fight oxidative stress by neutralizing free radicals, RT reports.

This antioxidant can also be useful in the fight against chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, clarifies 360.ru .

In addition, resveratrol can improve heart health, promote vasodilation and improve blood circulation, and have anti-cancer properties by slowing tumor growth and causing apoptosis (programmed cell death) in cancer cells, according to the website. kp.ru .