May help fight inflammation

Beets contain pigments known as betalains, which have anti-inflammatory qualities. Chronic inflammation has been linked to illnesses such as obesity, heart disease, liver disease, and cancer, so this might help in a variety of ways. In one research of 24 persons with high blood pressure, eating 8.5 ounces (250 mL) of beet juice for two weeks dramatically lowered many inflammatory indicators, including C-reactive protein (CRP) and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-a).

Furthermore, an older 2014 research on persons with osteoarthritis – a disorder that causes joint inflammation — found that betalain capsules manufactured from beetroot extract decreased pain and stiffness. Beetroot juice and extract have also been found to lessen renal inflammation in rats treated with harmful substances. More human research is needed to evaluate whether eating beets in moderation as part of a balanced diet has the same anti-inflammatory effects.