The beetroot is high in dietary nitrates, which convert to nitric oxide and can help improve blood flow and lower blood pressure.
Beetroot also provides fibre (if you include more pulp) and nutrients that support liver health and antioxidant defences.
Lemon juice adds vitamin C and may support digestion and nutrient absorption, especially of iron.
Some sources say this kind of drink may help you feel more full, support metabolism moderately, and aid weight-management when combined with balanced diet and exercise.
⚠️ Important Cautions & Realistic Expectations
The idea of “cleansing colon waste” is over-simplified. Your body has organs (liver, kidneys, digestive tract) whose job is to filter and eliminate waste. This drink may support health, but it does not replace good diet, hydration, fibre, and exercise. As noted by credible sources: “Your body naturally detoxifies without a specific diet, such as beetroot juice.”
If you have low blood pressure or are taking blood-pressure medications, the high nitrate content in beetroot might lower your blood pressure further in ways you should monitor.
Beets are also high in oxalates, which in susceptible people can contribute to kidney stone risk.
For weight-loss: this drink alone won’t magically “lose weight”. Weight loss comes from a calorie deficit + activity + good sleep + consistent healthy habits. This drink can be a supportive part of that, but not the whole solution.
If you notice red or pink urine or stool (“beeturia”) after drinking beetroot juice, it’s usually harmless — but be aware.
If you like, I can pull together a 7-day juice plan (with beetroot/lemon plus other complementary juices) that supports digestion and healthy habits — would you like that?
