Five Health Benefits of Beetroot Leaves | Side Effects, Its Nature, Drug interactions and Usage

Five Health Benefits of Beetroot Leaves | Side Effects, Its Nature, Drug interactions and Usage

By: Dr. M. Kamran Amiri

And The Living Legend

Ahmad Javed Kamran Amiri

Dated: Thursday 9^th January 2020

Beetroot leaves are actually the vegetables that come with the beet root. Beetroot is one of the vegetable types of native Mediterranean green leaf that is confused with Swiss Chard in most sources, their edible leaves being very similar in taste and texture.

Beetroot leaves, due to their high nutrient content, are beneficial for eye health, reduce the risk of osteoporosis and help treat anemia.

Medicinal and therapeutic benefits of beet/ beetroot leaf for the body.

1. Osteoporosis

Studies have shown that beetroot due to its high vitamin K content helps to clot blood and boosts bone strength and reduces the risk of osteoporosis.

Also, high amounts of calcium in the beetroot leaf can strengthen the bones.

2. Anemia

Beetroot has more iron than spinach, so it helps iron deficiency anemia by increasing the production of red blood cells.

3. Strengthen the immune system

High levels of antioxidants and vitamin A in beetroot leaves help strengthen the immune system and stimulate the production of antibodies and white blood cells.

Beta-carotene and vitamin A in beet leaves can reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease by reducing their free radicals due to their antioxidant properties.

4. Eye health

High levels of vitamin A in beetroot leaf help to enhance vision and reduce the risk of eye diseases.

Studies have also shown that beetroot helps in the absorption of dietary lutein and beta-carotene, lutein plays an important role in eye health, including retinal health.

5. Alzheimer's

High levels of vitamin K in beet leaf reduce the risk of nerve damage in the brain and help prevent and treat Alzheimer's disease.

Side Effects of Beet Leaves

Has oxalates

Beetroot leaves may increase the risk of kidney stones because of the significant amounts of oxalate in it.

Drug interactions

Beetroot leaves may interfere with some blood thinners, such as warfarin, because of the high levels of vitamin K in it.

What is the nature of the beetroot leaf?

The nature and temperaments of beetroot leaves are cold and wet in traditional medicine. Beet leaves contain high amounts of antioxidants, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, Phosphorus, Zinc, Magnesium, Potassium, Copper, Manganese, Fiber and Protein.

Beet leaves are found in all seasons of the year, but the best ones grow in winter.

The leaves of beets are mostly green and their veins vary depending on whether they are red or white beet; the purple veins are purple and the leaves are almost yellow.

How to use beet leaf?

The raw and crunchy beet leaves are used raw to prepare a variety of smoothies, natural juices, vegetable salads and salad dressings.

Beetroot leaves are cooked as a substitute for spinach to make burgers, omelets, pasta, sandwiches, pizzas, soups and stews.

Nutritional Value of Beetroot Leaf in (100 g)

1.        Calories:               22

2.        Carbohydrate:      4 grams

3.        Protein:                2 grams

4.        Fiber:                    4 grams