Beetroot: your ally for energy and your cycle

Its root contains a remarkable concentration of betalains, pigments with antioxidant properties, as well as folates, iron, fibre, plant-based nitrates and B-group minerals. These nutrients give it a particular relevance for supporting vitality, cellular balance and female reproductive functions, especially during the preconception period and cycle management.

Beetroot is also a food recognised by dietitians for its particularly complete nutritional profile and low caloric density, making it a vegetable of choice in a balanced diet. The form used here, a root juice powder, allows the active compounds to be concentrated whilst preserving fragile compounds sensitive to heat and oxidation.

In natural form, red beetroot can be enjoyed both raw and cooked in many everyday recipes: beetroot salad, cold soup such as gazpacho, vegetable juice, carpaccio drizzled with a dash of olive oil, or blended into red smoothies with detoxifying properties. Raw, it retains more of its fibre and folates, making it the preferred option according to dietitians. Several varieties of beetroot exist depending on the season: classic red beetroot, chioggia beetroot with its pink and white stripes, or yellow beetroot, with similar benefits but a milder colour. Other root vegetables rich in nitrates and similar pigments include carrot, celeriac and spinach. The absorption of betalains and folates depends on cooking, season and the freshness of the vegetable. Dietary intake from food alone remains variable depending on the season, taste preferences and dietary constraints.

As a food supplement, beetroot is found primarily in the form of low-temperature dried root juice powder, concentrated juice, standardised extract or capsules. Root juice powder, such as that used in Pink Balance by Jolly Mama, has the advantage of retaining a good level of betalains and natural nitrates whilst being easy to incorporate into a daily drink. It is particularly suited to women experiencing hormonal imbalance who are looking for natural, gentle and well-tolerated support. Low-temperature drying is an essential quality criterion for preserving heat-sensitive active compounds. It is advisable to choose organic-origin extracts, free from additives and with clear traceability regarding the variety and place of cultivation. Beetroot is naturally free from major allergens and is very well tolerated digestively in the vast majority of cases.