Organic Beet Root Powder provides a wide range of nutrients, but its most significant phytochemical is betaine. This plant chemical helps the liver and kidneys recycle the amino acid methionine to maintain the body's stores of s-adenosyl-methionine, more commonly known as SAM-e. Betaine also helps the liver process fat. This prevents the accumulation of fatty tissues in the liver (steatosis), especially in heavy drinkers, and it also helps prevent excessive triglycerides and LDL cholesterol in the blood. Other antioxidants in beet root prevent the oxidation of LDL into forms that can become plaques. According to the American Heart Association, beet juice can help lower blood pressure.

Beet roots are rich in potassium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium and calcium as well as vitamin A, B and C.

Some of the beneficial nutrients found in Beet Root:

• Betaine - plays an important role in the health of the cardiovascular system and reduces heart disease and stroke.
• Folic acid B8 (biotin) - assists with the production of insulin.
• Zinc - may help protect against fatty deposits in the liver and boosts the immune system.
• Dimethylglycine - (also known as DMG) may be beneficial in protecting against heart disease and stroke.

Organic Beet Root Powder is a wonderful cleansing and nourishing tonic that builds the blood, particularly improving the blood quality for menstruating women. It also normalizes the blood's pH balance (reducing acidity) and purifies the blood by flushing away fatty deposits and improving circulation. Further supporting its role as a blood purifier, Beet Root has been used to detoxify the liver and spleen and help to treat many liver ailments, including jaundice, cirrhosis and other liver diseases. Some herbalists use it to treat liver problems induced by alcoholism.

Suggested Use: One or two teaspoons twice daily. One teaspoon of powder provides the nutrition in one beet. Use to add flavor, color, and nutrition to any recipe.

Botanical Name: Beta vulgaris

Other Names: Garden Beet, Sugar Beet, Spinach Beet, White Beet, Mangel Wurzel, Sea Beet

Origin: Mexico - Certified Organic

Z Natural Foods strives to offer the best raw and organic products available. Our raw Beet Root powder is certified organic and passes our strict quality assurance which includes testing for botanical identity, heavy metals, chemicals, and microbiological contaminants. ZNaturalfoods.com offers Organic Beet Rroot powder packaged in airtight stand-up, resealable foil pouches for optimum freshness. Once opened, just push the air out of the pouch before resealing it in order to preserve maximum potency. Keep your Organic Beet Root powder in a cool, dark, dry place.