**8. Conclusion**

Numerous studies show that beetroots contain large amounts of valuable vitamins and minerals, as well as antioxidants, especially potassium, magnesium, iron, vitamins A, C, and B6. Not only the root but also the tender leaves can be eaten, for example, mixed into a salad. Beetroots greatly improve blood circulation, including in our brains, and the compounds in the beetroot are extremely helpful in maintaining the health of the nervous system. By consuming beetroots regularly, the risk of various types of dementia, such as Alzheimer's can be reduced, and keep the memory sharp. In addition to improving its blood circulation, it also contains substances that, when transformed in our body, also lower blood pressure.

### **Acknowledgements**

The authors acknowledge EFOP-3.6.3-VEKOP-16-2017-00005 for the support in this study.

### **Author details**

Dóra Székely\* and Mónika Máté Department of Fruit and Vegetable Processing Technology, Institute of Food Science and Technology, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Science, Budapest, Hungary

\*Address all correspondence to: szekely.dora@uni-mate.hu

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