Beetroot: Whole Food Profile
Red table beets (Beta vulgaris L. var. rubra) are the deep red root vegetable loaded with unique phytoactive compounds, vitamins and minerals that are responsible for the root’s renowned cardiovascular benefits.
Key Nutrients
Percentages shown as %DV per dry serving of 17g beetroot powder (approx. 5 whole beets)
Key Phytonutrients
Flavones
Compounds with anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and anti-cancer activity
Nitrate
Supports exercise performance and cardiovascular health
Betalains
Red pigments demonstrating anti-inflammatory and cardioprotective effects
Lignans
Polyphenolic compounds metabolized by gut bacteria that support antioxidant activity
Flavonols
Promote antioxidant activity and vascular health
Total Phenolic Content
Rich in phenolic acids and betalains, beets support liver detoxification and bile flow while providing antioxidant protection that benefits cardiovascular circulatory and digestive health.
- Total Phenolics 7.2mg/g**
*Data is mean values from Phenol-Explorer Database1
**Data on file with WholisticMatters. Values subject to change based on strain and experimental methods
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Clifford, T., et al., The potential benefits of red beetroot supplementation in health and disease. Nutrients, 2015. 7(4): p. 2801-2822.
Rothwell, J.A., et al., Phenol-Explorer 3.0: a major update of the Phenol-Explorer database to incorporate data on the effects of food processing on polyphenol content. Database, 2013. 2013: p. bat070-bat070.
