Beetroot (Beta vulgaris L.)
Beetroot Benefits at a Glance:
- Assists liver detoxification
- Supports estrogen balance
- Increases energy production
- Rich in antioxidants to support cellular health
Beetroot has high levels of antioxidants to support cellular health, liver health, kidney function, and detoxification, making it an overall beneficial ingredient in your diet and supplement routine for increasing longevity. It also helps optimize energy production and may improve athletic performance by increasing nitric oxide levels.
Beetroot also plays a role in hormone balance by supporting liver health and detoxification. The liver is responsible for eliminating excess estrogen from the body to prevent estrogen dominance, which is associated with symptoms like weight gain, depression, acne, autoimmune conditions – and in severe cases, female cancers.
The ability to help the liver eliminate estrogen more efficiently makes beetroot particularly supportive for women who are currently taking or recently stopped taking hormonal birth control – or may be experiencing hormonal fluctuations during PMS, menopause, or perimenopause.
Beetroot is rich in vitamin C, critical for healthy adrenal gland function and regulating the body’s stress response to further enhance hormone balance.
Why It’s Included
In addition to its general benefits for women’s hormonal health, beetroot’s ability to increase nitric oxide may help alleviate the brain fog and fatigue commonly experienced during hormonal fluctuations.