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  1. blank Anonymous says:

    This article focuses entirely on the virtues of beetroot, forgetting that this same vege has very high oxalates, just like parsley, spinach which can harm the kidneys. Until a way is found to remove these oxalates, one should be careful about drinking beetroot juice, okra, celery, leek, sweet potato, swiss chard, etc. The following chart offers a guide on oxalate content in foods classed accordingly:
    http://www.ohf.org/docs/OxalateContent092003.pdf

  2. Be extremely careful to always use FRESH BEETROOT.
    Did you know that you should never drink beet juice by itself? Pure beet juice can temporarily paralyze your vocal chords, make you break out in hives, increase your heart rate, cause chills or even a fever.
    This happened to me 2 years ago; I juiced an old beet with some other vegetables, I seriously thought. I was going to die( am not joking) i vomited everything, but then felt my neck swell up; I couldn't move, stayed flat on my back for two hours, praying! Very bizarre- just wanted to let you know.

  3. blank Elena Skok says:

    I have had beetroot juice on its own plenty of times without any such reaction….perhaps you have a sensitivity to it?

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