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Betalains, the group of chemicals responsible for color in red beet, are found to exhibit powerful antioxidant activity and free radical scavenging properties with potential health benefits in humans, such as boosting immune system and prevention of cardiovascular diseases, neurodegenerative disorders, and cancer [1].

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Akbar Hussain, E., Sadiq, Z., Zia-Ul-Haq, M. (2018). Bioactivities of Betalains. In: Betalains: Biomolecular Aspects. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-95624-4_6

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