A SYSTEMATIC OVERVIEW ON BEET ROOT
AbstractBeta vulgaris is commonly called beetroot. This is the taproot portion of the beet plant. There are types of beets grown in Egypt, India, Europe and Ukraine. It is used in the traditional Indian system of medicines. Beta vulgaris Linnaeus is among the top ten most powerful vegetables as an excellent source of phytochemicals. It is also known for its high content of biologically active substance such as betalains, polyphenolic compounds, vitamin, carotenoids and other nutrients including sodium, potassium, and magnesium. Some parts of this plant are used in the medicinal system as antioxidant, antidepressant, antimicrobial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory, diuretic, expectorant and carminative. Beet (Beta vulgaris L.) as a health-promoting functional food may be potentially beneficial in cancer. As a source of polyphenol, flavonoids, dietary nitrates and other beneficial nutrients, beetroot supplementation may provide a holistic way to prevent cancer and manage the side effects of chemotherapy.
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Sanjana H. Ramani *, Lalita D. Battase, Pradnya M. Sonawane and Yashashree P. Jadhav
Aditya Institute of Pharmacy, Derabardi, Industrial Area, Chalisgaon, Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India.
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30 January 2025
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27 February 2025
10.13040/IJPSR.0975-8232.IJP.12(2).119-26
28 February 2025