Beetroot - A Tonic Aphrodisiac

Author: Nia Rouseberg Time for reading: ~2 minutes Last Updated: August 08, 2022

Red urine after eating vegetables is not a dangerous condition, but can be a sign of impaired metabolism.

Dark red beetroot roots are popular in Bulgaria as additives to soups and salads. Its health qualities are indisputable, but which are the most pronounced of them ?

Known as " garden Viagra ", red beets have been used since ancient times as a stimulant of sexual function. Vegetables are extremely rich in nitrates and help release nitric oxide into the blood, which dilates blood vessels and increases its circulation to the genitals - a property underlying the mechanism of action of Viagra. Another factor for this benefit of beets is the presence of the element boron, which plays an important role in the formation of sex hormones.

However, beets should not be overdone - due to its richness in soluble fiber , it acts as a laxative and although useful for constipation, excessive consumption can unnecessarily lead to stomach disorders.

The red color of vegetables sticks to the iron in it - a vital element for the body, a building block of hemoglobin, a protein that carries oxygen and nutrients in our blood. The high iron content in red beets makes it a suitable food for those suffering from anemic diseases or chronic fatigue, giving it tone and energy.

Pregnant women also benefit from this simple-looking vegetable because of its enviable folic acid content . It is vital for the development of the embryo and protects against severe deformations of the neural tube, which are often fatal.

Another useful ingredient is tryptophan , which is useful for nerve and brain tissue.

Although it is useful for pregnancy, the expectant mother should proceed wisely to the consumption of beets because of the likelihood of the presence of higher amounts of nitrates.

According to the World Health Organization 's Indicative Daily Intake ( TDA ), 130 grams of raw red beets contain: foils - 37% of TDA; manganese - 22.5%; fiber - 15.5%; potassium - 12.6%; vitamin C - 11.1%; tryptophan; iron - 10%; magnesium - 7.8%; phosphorus - 5.4%; honey - 5.5%; calories - 3%;

It is important to note that between 10% and 25% of adults, after consuming red beets, may develop beeturia - a discharge of urine with a pronounced red color. Although the condition is not dangerous in itself, it can be an indicator of iron metabolism disorders and is more likely to be developed by people with too much or too little iron or by people with an undiagnosed early stage of porphyria - a disease of the liver, which does not produce enough hemoglobin. If red urine is present after normal consumption of beets, this should not be a cause for concern, but experts advise not to ignore this symptom and consult a hematologist.

Beetroot - A Tonic Aphrodisiac

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