Devkant Sharma, PhD – Associate Professor, Ch. Devilal College of Pharmacy, Haryana, India
Anjali Sharma, PhD – Associate Professor, Guru Gobind Singh College of Pharmacy, Haryana, India

Series: Nutrition and Diet Research Progress
BISAC: HEA009000; HEA017000; MED072000
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52305/GQUJ3224

Beetroot: A Natural Remedy for Health and Healing is a comprehensive scientific exploration of beetroot (Beta vulgaris) as a powerful functional food, nutraceutical, and therapeutic agent. This book systematically presents the phytochemical richness of beetroot, including betalains, nitrates, polyphenols, and other bioactive compounds, and highlights their mechanistic roles in promoting human health. Beginning with its nutritional and phytochemical foundations, the book advances through evidence-based discussions on cardiovascular protection, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, anticancer potential, neuroprotection, metabolic regulation, athletic performance enhancement, and gut microbiome modulation. It further explores advanced extraction techniques, standardization strategies, and innovations in functional foods, nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, and cosmeceuticals. Bridging traditional medicinal uses with modern scientific validation, the book also emphasizes emerging biotechnological and nanotechnological approaches designed to enhance beetroot’s therapeutic efficacy and bioavailability. The final chapters examine global market trends, regulatory considerations, and future research directions, positioning beetroot as a promising candidate in preventive healthcare and translational medicine. Designed for researchers, academicians, healthcare professionals, nutrition scientists, pharmaceutical scholars, and industry experts, this book provides a multidisciplinary perspective on transforming a humble root vegetable into a scientifically validated natural remedy for holistic well-being.