Beets: 10 Benefits of Beets
Beets Benefit #2: Manganese
Beets are rich the essential mineral manganese. 1 cup of beets raw or boiled contains approximately 20% of the daily-recommended intake. Getting sufficient amount (careful not to over consume for risk of toxicity) can prevent the development of mineral bone disorders such as osteoporosis and decrease inflammation in the body.
Manganese is an essential mineral that plays a major role in the body. Manganese acts as both an enzyme and activator of enzymes in many physiological functions. It is the preferred cofactor of enzymes that are required for the formation of healthy cartilage and bones. Manganese is also vital in wound healing and is involved in the metabolism of proline, an amino acid that is required for collagen formation in the skin cells. Lastly, it is vital in acting as an antioxidant enzyme in the mitochondria, which are prone to oxidative stress and an activator of the enzyme that is critical in gluconeogenesis (the production of glucose from non-carbohydrate sources).
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