Family

• Quenopodiaceae

Constituents

• Nitrate
• Carotenoids
• Betalaines
• Vitamins (A, K...)
• Minerals (magnesium)
• Phenolic components
• Lutein and zeaxanthin

Parts used

• Root 

Properties

• Antioxidant
• Anti-inflammatory
• Antitumor 
• Hypotensive
• Vasodilator

Indications

• Hypertension
• Heart failure
• High cholesterol
• Prevention of certain types of cancers
• To prevent sunburn
• Eye health

Side effects

Risk of developing urinary calculi (if consumed as vegetables or juice).

Contraindications

Urinary calculi

Interactions

Anticoagulants (due to the presence of vitamin K in beets).

Forms of use

• Beet juice
• Raw or cooked vegetable