3 studies published at US National Library of Medicine found Betalains, a nitrogen containing pigments in Beetroot, to have anti-inflammatory properties. Check study one, two and three.

This makes beetroot a potential natural remedy for many chronic diseases caused by inflammation such as obesity, liver disease, heart disease and cancer.

A small study among 20-24 people with high blood pressure, noted significantly lowered level of inflammation markers such as tumour necrosis factor-alpha and C-reactive protein (CRP) after consuming juice for about 2 weeks.

Another study, published at ResearchGate, of people with osteoarthritis were given betalain capsules of extract. All the persons experienced reduced discomform and pain.

Juice of beetroot and extract capsules have shown reduced inflammation of kidney in mice when injected injury-causing toxic chemicals.