Beets: 10 Benefits of Beets
Beets Benefit #8: Detox Support
Beets aid in the support of the body’s natural detox mechanisms. Betalains also act as a promoter of the two organs responsible for cleansing and detoxification of the system; the kidney and the liver. Pectin, a component of the fiber content and is important in pulling out cholesterol rich bile from the intestines and moving it out of the body.
Betanins are a compound found in beets that activate the enzymes involved in the second phase of detoxification of the liver thus promoting a healthy balance of hormones, cholesterol and energy levels. Betaine is also protective of the liver and bile ducts. Another advantage of these detoxifying compounds is that they are still present when beets are juiced and so the addition of beet juice to the diet is an easy way to cleanse the system.
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