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Beetroot nutrition: Health benefits and risks of raw consumption
While beetroot is a nutrient-dense superfood, consuming it raw presents specific health considerations for certain individuals. It is rich in micronutrients such as iron, vitamin C, B vitamins, and secondary plant substances. For instance, 200 grams can provide approximately 50 percent of the daily folic acid requirement.
However, raw beetroot contains oxalic acid, which can lead to kidney stones if consumed excessively and may hinder calcium absorption. Cooking the vegetable can reduce oxalic acid levels. Additionally, the nitrate content in beetroot can convert into nitrite during long transport or improper storage, a substance that is particularly dangerous for infants. Consequently, it is advised that children consume nitrate-rich vegetables in moderation.
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Beetroot contains nitrate. www.kurierverlag.de · www.ruhr24.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Excessive consumption of oxalic acid can lead to the formation of kidney stones. www.kurierverlag.de · www.ruhr24.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Beetroot contains oxalic acid. www.kurierverlag.de · www.ruhr24.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Nitrate in beetroot can convert to nitrite during long transport or improper storage. www.kurierverlag.de · www.ruhr24.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Beetroot is rich in micronutrients including secondary plant substances, iron, vitamin C, and B vitamins. www.kurierverlag.de · www.ruhr24.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Oxalic acid hinders the body's absorption of calcium. www.kurierverlag.de · www.ruhr24.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] 200 grams of beetroot cover approximately 50 percent of the daily folic acid requirement. www.kurierverlag.de · www.ruhr24.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Nitrite can be particularly dangerous for infants. www.kurierverlag.de · www.ruhr24.de