It looks like that sentence is incomplete, but it’s often used as a headline teaser. Doctors commonly “reveal” that eating beets causes a few noticeable (and mostly harmless) effects. Here are the main ones people mean:
What eating beets can cause
🩸 Red or pink urine and stool (Beeturia)
- This is the most well-known effect
- Happens in about 10–15% of people
- Caused by betalain pigments that aren’t fully broken down
- Harmless, but more common in people with iron deficiency or low stomach acid
❤️ Lower blood pressure
- Beets are high in dietary nitrates
- These convert to nitric oxide, which relaxes blood vessels
- Can modestly reduce blood pressure, especially in people with hypertension
💪 Improved exercise performance
- Better blood flow and oxygen delivery
- Commonly used by endurance athletes (beet juice)
- Effects are modest but real
🚽 Changes in digestion
- Beets are high in fiber → may:
- Improve bowel movements
- Cause bloating or gas in some people
- Their natural sugars can trigger symptoms in people sensitive to FODMAPs
⚠️ Kidney stone considerations
- Beets are high in oxalates
- People prone to calcium oxalate kidney stones may need to limit intake
🧠 Possible cognitive benefits
- Improved blood flow may support brain health, especially in older adults
- Evidence is promising but still emerging
When to be cautious
Talk to a doctor if you notice:
- Red urine without eating beets
- Pain, burning, or blood clots in urine
- Symptoms persist for more than a day or two
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