⚠️ Who Should Be Cautious?
While beets are safe for most, consider limits if you have:
Condition
Advice
❗ Kidney stones (oxalate type)
Beets are high in oxalates — may contribute to stone formation
❗ Low blood pressure
Nitrates may lower BP further — monitor symptoms like dizziness
❗ Digestive sensitivity
Can cause gas or bloating in some due to FODMAP content
❗ Diabetes
Juice spikes blood sugar faster than whole beets — choose whole forms
🩺 Always talk to your doctor before making big dietary changes — especially if managing chronic conditions.
❌ Debunking the Myths
Myth
Truth
❌ “Beets detox your liver”
Misleading — your liver already detoxifies; beets support it indirectly
❌ “Drinking beet juice cures hypertension”
False — helpful as part of a plan, but not a replacement for medication
❌ “Everyone should eat beets every day”
No — individual needs vary; too much can cause GI upset
❌ “Raw beets are always better”
Not true — cooking increases antioxidant availability in some cases
