Contents
- Composition and nutritional value of beetroot juice
- Beet juice: benefits and harms in oncology
- Treatment with beetroot juice for oncology
- How to prepare beetroot juice for cancer treatment
- How to drink beetroot juice with oncology
- Restrictions and contraindications to the use of beetroot juice in oncological diseases
- Conclusion
Red beetroot is a well-known root crop used for food. However, it has not only nutritional, but also medicinal value. For example, the juice of this vegetable is used to treat oncology of various localizations. It is used as an additional tool in the general therapy of pathologies of this kind. Information on how to prepare and drink beetroot juice for oncology will be useful to patients who want to regain their lost health.
Composition and nutritional value of beetroot juice
The vegetable juice contains 1 g of protein, 14,1 g of carbohydrates, 0,2 g of organic acids, 1 g of fiber, 0,3 g of ash per 100 grams. Water contains 83,4 g. The calorie content is small – only 61 kcal. There are many vitamins in fresh beetroot juice: ascorbic acid, tocopherols, nicotinic acid, riboflavin. Minerals are represented by K, Ca, Mg, Na, Ph and Fe.
The nutritional value of beet juice lies in its proteins, easily digestible carbohydrates, vitamin compounds, mineral elements and acids of organic origin, which enter the body when this product is consumed.
Beet juice: benefits and harms in oncology
According to one version of the origin of cancer, tumors appear in the body if breathing is disturbed in the cells. The same theory claims that if it is restored, then the growth of the tumor will stop, and it may even disappear. In the case of red beets, this effect is achieved due to the substance betaine in it, a pigment that stains the root crop in a dark red color. In large doses, it activates cellular respiration, and with the systematic use of juice, the effect becomes noticeable quite quickly – already a month after the start of the intake. Another beet coloring matter, anthocyanins, also has an antitumor effect.
Regarding oncology, one can also note the benefits of organic acids of red beets – they shift the acid-base balance in the necessary direction, which prevents the growth of tumors. Vitamins and mineral elements contribute to the normal course of metabolic processes, the restoration of cells and tissues, and the accumulation of vital energy.
In the treatment of cancer with beetroot juice, patients gradually begin to feel much better, their pain decreases, ESR and hemoglobin return to normal. Appetite and sleep improve, physical strength and working capacity return, patients tolerate the therapeutic treatment traditionally prescribed for oncology more easily, as the poisoning of the body caused by the use of aggressive drugs and radiation decreases, they become calmer and more cheerful.
Treatment with beetroot juice for oncology
With such a serious disease as cancer, it is necessary to drink a medicinal drink from the juice of a red vegetable regularly, without interruptions and for a long time, since it does not have a powerful effect, but works for a long time. Beetroot juice in oncology must be drunk continuously during the treatment period, and also not stopped even after the disease recedes – to prevent relapse.
For what types of oncology can beet juice be taken
In the practice of using beet juice in oncology, it is noted that it works best with tumors:
- light;
- Bladder;
- stomach;
- rectum.
But it can also be effective for tumors localized in the oral cavity, spleen, bone tissue and pancreas. There is evidence that it has a therapeutic effect in breast cancer in women, in men it reduces the likelihood of prostate adenoma.
How to prepare beetroot juice for cancer treatment
To prepare this home remedy – beetroot juice for cancer – you will need root vegetables and appliances: a juicer or meat grinder and a piece of clean gauze. Beets should be fresh, dark red in color (the darker the better) and preferably grown without the use of chemical fertilizers.
It must be peeled, washed in water, cut into pieces. After that, pass them through a meat grinder or put in a juicer. Transfer the resulting mass to cheesecloth and squeeze to obtain a clear liquid. In the absence of devices, you can simply rub the root crops on a regular grater and also squeeze the mass through clean gauze.
It is not recommended to take freshly squeezed beetroot juice for oncology – it can cause an attack of nausea, and sometimes vomiting. To eliminate this effect, it should stand for about 2 hours, after which it can be used for treatment. At the same time, it cannot be stored for a long time either – in this form it retains its properties only for 1-2 days, and even then when stored on a refrigerator shelf. That is why at one time you need to prepare as much medicine as you need during the day.
Beetroot juice in oncology therapy can be combined with carrot, shadberry, blackcurrant, blueberry, dark grape, lemon, horseradish and apple juice. You can also add infusions of herbs: sage, Japanese Sophora, St. John’s wort, lemon balm and black elderberry. You can drink green tea at the same time. All these products are rich in antitumor compounds and antioxidants, so their combination with beetroot enhances its medicinal effect, as evidenced by the reviews of patients who took beetroot juice for oncology.
How to drink beetroot juice with oncology
It is noted that at the beginning of treatment, it is necessary to drink beetroot juice for cancer from small portions. At the beginning of treatment, it is enough to use only 1-2 tablespoons, but gradually the dosage should be increased and, in the end, brought to a maximum volume of 0,6 liters per day. This amount is recommended to be divided into equal parts (about 100 ml each) and drunk in portions throughout the day. In addition to juice, you also need to eat 200 or 300 g of boiled root vegetables per day. They can be eaten just like that or included in various dishes.
You need to drink this medicine for oncology on an empty stomach, before eating (half an hour) and in a warm form. Do not mix it with acidic foods or drinks.
When mixing beetroot and juice of other vegetables, its share should not be less than 1/3 of the total volume. People with sensitive stomachs are advised to drink a drink with oatmeal flakes.
How to drink beetroot juice for stomach cancer
According to patients, it is advisable to drink beetroot juice for stomach cancer not just like that, but in combination with carrot juice (1 to 1). So it irritates the affected organ less, does not cause rejection. Otherwise, you need to take it in the same way as with other oncological diseases.
Restrictions and contraindications to the use of beetroot juice in oncological diseases
The same substances in beet roots that make them useful for treating cancer can be a barrier to use if a person has some underlying medical conditions. It:
- stones in the kidneys or bladder (cannot be taken due to the presence of oxalic acid in root crops);
- gastritis with increased acidity and peptic ulcer (due to organic acids);
- arthritis;
- diabetes mellitus (due to the large amount of sucrose);
- hypotension (due to the ability of the vegetable to reduce pressure);
- osteoporosis (due to the fact that the juice prevents the absorption of calcium).
Individual intolerance to table beet substances and allergy to them is also a contraindication to taking beetroot juice medicine against cancer.
Conclusion
Drinking beet juice with oncology is undoubtedly useful. But you need to do it in the right way and only in prescribed doses. It must also be remembered that such a home remedy is not the only remedy that can defeat the disease, so it must be combined with the classic treatment prescribed by the doctor.
