Beet Compound could have a key role in ‘Alzheimer’s disease

Beet Compound could have a key role in ‘Alzheimer’s disease

Beet Compound could have a key role in ‘Alzheimer’s disease

A compound in beets that gives the vegetable its distinctive red color ( Betanin ) could eventually help slow the accumulation of misfolded proteins in the brain through suppressing the oxidation of metals.

· American Chemical Society 255th National Meeting Mar 20, 2018