10 Health Benefits of Beetroot
Health Benefit #10: Provides Some Protection against Cancer
Cancer is characterized by uncontrolled growth of cells to form tumors. This rogue cell behavior is associated with free radicals and chronic inflammation. It follows that, by neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation, it is possible to provide some protection against the development of cancer.
Beetroots contain powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds. This suggests that including the red tuber vegetable in your diet can reduce your risk of getting cancer.
And while more research is required, studies conducted on animals have showed that beetroot helps to reduce the growth and division of tumor cells. In fact, one study on human cells showed that the high concentration of betalain pigments in beets helps to reduce prostate gland enlargement and breast cancer cells.
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