Fact Check: Can Beetroot and Carrot Juice Purify Blood?

An Instagram reel claims that Beetroot and Carrot Juice can purify blood. The claim by the user is FALSE.

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An Instagram reel claims that Beetroot and Carrot juice can purify blood. The reel has been uploaded by kaleshariyasavita, states "How to cleanse the inside of the body?"

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Fact Check

There is no scientific basis for the claim that beetroot and carrot juice can "purify" blood. While both are rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and phytochemicals that support liver and overall health, they do not cleanse or detoxify the blood. The body's natural detoxification is handled effectively by the liver, kidneys, and immune system.

Nutritional Properties of Beetroot

Beetroot (Beta vulgaris L.), also known as chukandar, is a naturally sweet root vegetable with high sugar content but low in calories. It belongs to the Chenopodiaceae family and is grown worldwide as a cool-season crop. In addition to the root, the green tops are highly nutritious, rich in beta-carotene, iron, and calcium.

Beetroot is packed with antioxidants and minerals like potassium, magnesium, sodium, and vitamin C. It comes in various colors—from yellow to deep red, with the red variety being most commonly used in salads, juices, and cooking.

It contains powerful compounds such as carotenoids, flavonoids, polyphenols, saponins, betanin, betacyanins, and betaxanthins. These offer potential health benefits including cancer prevention, heart health, blood pressure control, and antibacterial and antiviral effects. Some studies suggest these compounds can also help slow cancer cell growth.

Nutritional Properties of Carrot

Carrot is a nutrient-rich root vegetable containing carotenoids, flavonoids, polyacetylenes, vitamins, and minerals, all of which contribute to its wide range of health-promoting properties. Well-known for supporting eye health, carrots also offer powerful antioxidant, anticancer, and immune-boosting effects thanks to their carotenoids, polyphenols, and vitamins. Research has highlighted additional benefits, including anti-diabetic effects, cholesterol and blood pressure reduction, and support for heart, liver, and kidney health, as well as aiding in wound healing.

How is Blood Purified?

Healthy kidneys filter about a half cup of blood every minute, removing wastes and extra water to make urine. The kidneys remove wastes and extra fluid from the body. They also remove acid that is produced by the cells of the body and maintain a healthy balance of water, salts, and minerals such as sodium, calcium, phosphorus, and potassium, in the blood.

In cases of kidney failure, blood is purified through various therapies. Blood purification is a therapy that involves cleansing the blood outside the body, often used when conventional treatments are ineffective. It removes toxins or harmful agents from the bloodstream using methods like dialysis, filtration, or adsorption. This therapy works quickly to clear out harmful substances and is mainly applied in three clinical areas: emergency care, such as plasmapheresis to eliminate toxins; life support, like hemodialysis for kidney failure; and treatment of metabolic or immune disorders, like immunoadsorption for autoimmune diseases.

Can Beetroot and Carrot Juice Purify Blood?

Because of these health benefits, beetroot is considered a functional food. It's also non-toxic and safe to use as a natural preservative or food additive.

Another study published in the journal Nutrients concluded carrot juice may help modulate the immune response by increasing key inflammatory cytokines suggesting potential benefits in managing inflammation-related conditions such as early-stage diabetes and certain cancers. However, the article does not mention regarding carrot's ability to purify blood.

A paper published by Potter A.S. et al. found that drinking carrot juice may help protect the heart by boosting antioxidants and reducing harmful fat oxidation, even without changing other heart risk factors.

A study published by Olumese et al. suggested that daily consumption of 10% Beetroot juice reduced blood glucose which may be beneficial to diabetics.

While beetroot and carrot juices offer several proven health benefits—such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and cardiovascular support, there is no scientific evidence or medical consensus to support the claim that they can purify the blood.

Dr Sanjay Kumar Mishra, Chief Dietician, Aditya Birla Memorial Hospital, said "Beetroot and carrot juice are rich in antioxidants, vitamins & minerals that support to enhance immune function and protect from many diseases. While they don’t ‘purify’ blood in a medical sense, regular intake can boost your immunity."

Dr M A Suboor Shaherose, Consultant, Haematology, Medical Oncology, CARE Hospitals Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, said "From a medical standpoint the concept of blood purification through juices like beetroot and carrot is often misunderstood. These vegetables are indeed rich in bioactive compounds such as beta carotene and antioxidants. Now these nutrients support vascular health, improve blood flow and reduce oxidative stress which can be beneficial for general well being. However, there is no scientific evidence to suggest that these juices can directly purify the blood or cleanse the blood in a way that patients often perceive. Blood is detoxified and filtered by liver and kidneys which remove waste products and toxins from our body. In my field of hematology and medical oncology, we rely on evidence-based therapies for managing blood related disorders. While maintaining a balanced diet rich in vegetables is important for overall health and recovery, it cannot replace or replicate the role of medical treatment or the body's own detoxification symptoms."

Medical Dialogues Final Take

The claim that beetroot and carrot juice purifies the blood is not scientifically supported. While these juices offer genuine health benefits, including antioxidant and liver support, they do not detoxify or cleanse the blood. The liver and kidneys perform that function naturally. Drinking these juices can be a smart addition to a balanced diet—but they are not miracle detox solutions.

Hence, the claim that beetroot and carrot juice can purify blood is false.