These bioactive phytonutrients have been proven as key ingredients for the treatment of some chronic diseases including cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes, and chronic respiratory diseases. For instance, betalains (mainly betanin) are the effective antioxidant extracted from beetroot.

A teaspoon of pure beetroot powder offers a similar nutrition profile to one whole, raw beet. 12 Beet juice is also rich in nutrients but doesn't contain as much fiber as the powdered root. Raw beets also contain plenty of potassium, magnesium, folate, and vitamin B2.