The doctor warned about the risks of excessive consumption of beetroot

Excessive consumption of beetroot can cause undesirable consequences. Anastasia Altunina, an endocrinologist at SM Clinic, said this on Thursday, July 9.

The doctor warned that the abuse of this vegetable increases the risk of urolithiasis, as it is rich in oxalates, salts of oxalic acid. Their excess in the diet increases the risk of new kidney stones or the growth of existing ones, according to the website. kp.ru .

Beetroot also contains many natural nitrates, which in themselves are not dangerous. In the body, they turn into nitric oxide, which dilates blood vessels and improves blood flow.

"However, a large portion of beetroot can lead to a severe decrease in blood pressure, weakness and dizziness," the doctor explained in a conversation with Lenta.Ru .

According to the endocrinologist, beets, if consumed excessively, can cause unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms such as bloating, increased gas formation, cramps and diarrhea.

The doctor warned that this vegetable has a high glycemic index, which is why beetroot can provoke a marked rise in blood sugar levels.

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Nikita Faustov, an assistant at the Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology at PNRPU, said on June 17 that beet kvass is rich in silicon, manganese, chromium and other trace elements. They are involved in the formation of connective tissue and help regulate blood glucose levels. 360.ru .

In turn, biochemist and nutritionist Anna Divinskaya said that beetroot is able to improve vascular elasticity and increase endurance.

Scientists at the University of Exeter have found that regular consumption of nitrate-rich beetroot juice lowers blood pressure in the elderly in just two weeks. An unexpected mechanism of action turned out to be a change in the composition of bacteria in the oral cavity.