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The nutritional value of beets - Part 11: Manganese

Beet greens


Beet greens - raw: Manganese
Measure: 38g (1 cup)
Calories: 8


Manganese
Manganese is a trace element for which there is no RDA*. However, it is agreed that it is an essential nutrient and that the estimated daily requirement is 2 - 5 mg. One cup of raw beet greens provides approximately 7% of this amount.

Manganese has been found useful in controlling inflammation and, as such, is indicated in controlling symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. It has been shown to be fundamental to healthy production and function of the thyroid hormone. It is important in blood sugar control, neurotransmitter control, and metabolism in general.

* RDA has been made obsolete by the USDA and so, as of March 2011, when I do mention it, it shall only be as a quaint matter of historical interest. RDA has been replaced by three other measures which are (a) unrelated to RDA and (b) meaningless for all practical purposes at this time. This will remain the case until such time as the new measures are sufficiently and comprehensively developed to the point of serving a meaningful purpose.

For a broad overview of one of the new, incomplete standard measures, check out Dietary Reference Intake .

Additional information about the health benefits of beets may be found by following these links:

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Nutritional value of beets - Part 10: Magnesium



Beet greens


Beet greens - raw: Magnesium
Measure: 38g (1 cup)
Calories: 8

Magnesium
The RDA* of magnesium is 350 mg for adult males and 300 mg for adult females, of which, one cup of raw beet tops provides 26.6 mg or 7%.

Magnesium increases the solution of calcium in urine and, thus, plays an essential role in preventing the formation of kidney stones.

Magnesium enables contractions of the heart. In its overall effects on muscles, it performs much the same functions as does potassium. 
Indeed, the symptoms of magnesium deficiency are the same as those of potassium deficiency. 

Your body requires an adequate supply of calcium in order to use magnesium, and calcium requires an adequate supply of Vitamin D in order to be absorbed into bones and muscles.

* RDA has been made obsolete by the USDA and so, as of March 2011, when I do mention it, it shall only be as a quaint matter of historical interest. RDA has been replaced by three other measures which are (a) unrelated to RDA and (b) meaningless for all practical purposes at this time. This will remain the case until such time as the new measures are sufficiently and comprehensively developed to the point of serving a meaningful purpose.

For a broad overview of one of the new, incomplete standard measures, check out Dietary Reference Intake .


Additional information on the health benefits of beets will be found by following the links below:

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Nutritional value of beets - Part 9: Potassium





Beet greens




Beet greens - raw: Potassium

Measure: 38g (1 cup)
Calories: 8

Potassium
Potassium is an electrolyte. This mineral functions together with sodium and chloride. These mineral salts are called electrolytes because, when dissolved in water, they conduct electricity. This is essential to the healthy function of our heart, nerve cells, kidneys, adrenal glands, and our muscles in general, as well as to maintaining balanced body fluids.

Electrolytes function in +- pairs. That is, potassium(+) is joined to chloride (-) and sodium(+) is linked with chloride(-). 

In the resting state, potassium chloride is normally inside cells and sodium chloride is normally outside cells. However, when a nerve or muscle is activated, potassium chloride exits cells and sodium chloride enters cells. This is called the potassium-sodium pump. When there is a potassium deficiency, muscles and nerves fail to function because the potassium-sodium exchange is impaired or prevented.

Potassium deficiency is also indicated by heart disturbance, irritability, weakness, and mental confusion. The healthy rebalancing of potassium to sodium is best effected by eating whole foods rich in potassium, foods such as beet leaves, tomatoes and avocado. 


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