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Expert opinion from Georgios Christos Bakolas
Master Science in Sport Nutrition · 3 years of experience · UK
Beetroots are packed with phytochemicals that have been proved to have a regulating effect on insulin and glucose in humans. However, these results came by studies that used people who did not suffering by diabetes. As a result, more studies need to be conducted in diabetics before we reach any conclusion about the beneficial effects of beetroot in diabetes.
Expert opinion from Madison Deakin
Bachelor’s degree, Nutrition and Food science · 3 years of experience · Australia
Beetroot is a root vegetable that is full of vitamins, minerals and fibre. All of which help to manage blood sugar levels which is a concern among diabetics. Beetroot can help to slow down the release of sugar into the blood and prevent blood sugar spikes.
Expert opinion from Stephanie Small
Master of Science in Exercise Physiology & Sports Nutrition · 6 years of experience · USA
Beetroot alone may not help with diabetes, but beetroot is a great vegetable option to have in your rotation of vegetables for its antioxidant benefits
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