Beetroot

ASPHODEL Beetroot is a beetroot supplement for people who want plant-based nutrition from a root that naturally contains dietary nitrates and betalains. It is part of our Root & Plant Nutrition collection.

A familiar root with unexpected depth

Beetroot (Beta vulgaris) is a familiar vegetable with a remarkable depth of colour. That crimson hue comes from betalains, the pigments that give beets their colour. The whole root also naturally contains dietary nitrate, fibre, folate and potassium. People have grown beets since antiquity, starting from the wild sea beet of Mediterranean coasts.

Choosing a beetroot supplement

Beetroot comes in many forms, and each one is different. Whole beets keep their fibre, while juice concentrates the sugars and nitrate. Dried powder is convenient and keeps well, but its nitrate content depends on how the beets were grown and processed. A good beetroot supplement states the amount per serving rather than leaving it to guesswork.

Beetroot can also turn urine or stools pink or red. This harmless effect is called beeturia, and it is worth knowing about before you start.

Format and label details

We will offer ASPHODEL Beetroot as a powder, capsule or gummy, depending on final supplier selection. We will publish the format, serving and nutrition information from verified documentation. Please follow the directions on the label, and speak with a qualified healthcare professional before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a health condition.

For a closer look at the root, read Beetroot and Its Nutritional Composition in our Journal, or browse the Root & Plant Nutrition collection.

Further reading: Beta vulgaris (Wikipedia)

• Beetroot (Beta vulgaris)

Complete ingredient list, including any other ingredients, will be published from verified supplier documentation.

Full product warnings will be published from the supplier's verified label. As with any dietary supplement, consult a qualified healthcare professional before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or managing a medical condition. Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place.

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Is this product intended to treat a condition?
No. It is a dietary supplement and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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