Why beetroot is good for you? (and Better in Jam)

Why beetroot is good for you

Native to the high Andes and famed for its ruby hue, beetroot is far more than natural color:

• Folate (B9) – Supports the production of healthy red blood cells, as noted in the NIH's 2023 folate factsheet for health professionals.

• Natural nitrates – Convert to nitric oxide, enhancing blood flow and oxygen delivery, as shown in clinical trials like the one published by Kapil and colleagues in Hypertension (2015).

• Betalains – Potent antioxidants that help protect blood cells from oxidative stress, as highlighted in the 2023 Journal of Functional Foods review on betalain bioactivity and blood health.

• Betaines (trimethyl glycine) – Support liver function, detoxification, and help regulate homocysteine, a compound linked to cardiovascular health.

• Climate-smart crop – Thrives in poor soils with little water, making it a sustainable Altiplano staple.

These qualities make beetroot a nutritional powerhouse and a key ally in our jam’s purpose: to support healthy blood, oxygen flow, and natural energy—one spoonful at a time.

Our Maybo Super Jam (435 g jar, 100 % free of artificial colors and preservatives) blends three Andean superfoods into one sweet, functional spread:

• Blackberry – antioxidants & vitamin C that triple plant-iron absorption.

• Beetroot – folate & natural nitrates that boost circulation and fight fatigue.

• Quinoa – complete protein plus highly bioavailable iron and magnesium.

The result? A seed-free, moderately sweet jam that supports healthy blood and steady energy—deliciously.

How this jam supports anemia relief & energy

• Enhanced iron absorption – Blackberry vitamin C boosts iron from quinoa & beetroot.

• Red-cell production – Plant folate helps prevent megaloblastic anemia, as outlined by the NIH.

• Improved oxygen delivery – Beet nitrates widen vessels for better tissue oxygenation, according to studies like Kapil et al. (2015).

• Oxidative protection – Anthocyanins (blackberry) and betalains (beet) guard blood cells, as shown in the 2023 Journal of Functional Foods review.

Evidence behind our ingredients

• Beetroot: A randomized controlled trial published in Nutrients (2021) found that beetroot juice raised hemoglobin levels in women with mild iron-deficiency anemia after just 4 weeks.

• Blackberry: According to 2023 findings in the Journal of Functional Foods, anthocyanins in blackberries reduced oxidative damage to red blood cells in both in-vitro and human studies.

• Quinoa: A 2022 meta-analysis reported that replacing refined grains with quinoa significantly increased serum ferritin, a key marker of iron storage.

Five easy ways to enjoy it

1. Breakfast. Spread on whole-grain toast or warm oats.
   

2. Post-workout snack. Smoothie: plant milk + banana + 1 Tbsp jam.
   

3. Gourmet starter. Whisk with balsamic for a beet-berry glaze on greens.
   

4. Fast dessert. Swirl into plain yoghurt or fresh cheese.
   

5. Healthy baking. Center-fill whole-wheat muffins, cutting extra sugar.

Conclusion

Just two spoon a day of Blackberry + Quinoa + Beetroot Super Jam deliver antioxidants, folate, complete protein and a natural energy lift—in a handy, seed-free spread signed by Maybo Superfoods quality.

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Responsible note

Information provided is educational only and not a substitute for medical advice. If you have diagnosed anemia or another condition, consult your health professional before changing your diet.

References

• NIH (2023) – Folate: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals

• USDA FoodData Central (2023) – Beets, raw

• EFSA (2022) – Dietary Reference Values for Vitamin C

• Kapil, V. et al. (2015) – Inorganic nitrate supplementation lowers blood pressure in humans

• Clifford, T. et al. (2015) – The potential benefits of red beetroot supplementation

• Bailey, S. J. et al. (2010) – Dietary nitrate supplementation reduces the O₂ cost of exercise

• Webb, A. J. et al. (2008) – Blood pressure and nitrate bioconversion

• Rodriguez, C. et al. (2022) – Iron-rich foods and vitamin C in vegetarian diets

• Nutrients (2021) – Beetroot Juice Supplementation on Iron Status

• Journal of Functional Foods (2023) – Betalain bioactivity in blood health

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