A doctor has named a superfood that promotes fast muscle recovery

A doctor has named a superfood that promotes fast muscle recovery

We break down whether beet powder is good for working out and what other benefits it has to offer.

Gastroenterologist at the L7 Breast Center.

Beet powder is a food supplement made from red beet tubers.

The product retains all the beneficial properties of the fresh fruit:

• enriches the body with iodine;
• helps to reduce homocysteine levels (a by-product of the metabolism of methionine, an essential amino acid);
• strengthens the immune system;
• improves the liver, gastrointestinal tract, endocrine system;
• normalizes blood pressure and reduces the likelihood of hypertension and atherosclerosis;
• reduces the level of “bad” cholesterol in the blood and lowers the concentration of glucose;
• prevents the growth and spread of cancer cells;
• fights infectious diseases.

And what are the benefits for athletes?

Beet powder is also very useful for athletes and people whose activities are associated with intense physical exertion. This is due to the fact that it contains a large amount of potassium and magnesium, which contribute to the rapid recovery of muscles after training.

The product contains vitamins A, B, B1, B2, B9, C, P and PP and minerals (iodine, iron, copper, zinc, manganese and others). In addition, beet powder contains a large amount of phytonutrients (betalains, polyphenols, flavonoids and others).

These substances are powerful antioxidants, have anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and neuroprotective effects.

What is more useful in terms of the content of useful substances – beet powder or beet?

In beet powder, the concentration of beneficial properties is much higher than in the familiar to everyone boiled beets. This is the main difference between the powder and the fresh tuber.

One teaspoon of the product has the same properties as a whole vegetable.

Beet powder can be used in the preparation of soups, smoothies, salads, porridge, baking, breading for cutlets. In general, it can be integrated into any recipe.

The food additive will not only enrich the body with a large number of healing substances, but also give dishes a sweetish flavor and a red hue.

Are there any contraindications?

Despite all the benefits, beet powder is not recommended for patients with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract in the acute stage, with urolithiasis and digestive disorders.