You may have seen bold headlines online claiming that beetroot juice can cure cancer in just 42 days. While attention-grabbing, this statement is not supported by scientific evidence and can be dangerously misleading.
Let’s break down what research actually shows—and what it doesn’t.
🔬 What Science Really Says About Beets and Cancer
Beets do contain beneficial compounds
Beetroot is rich in antioxidants called betalains, along with folate and natural nitrates. In laboratory settings, these compounds have demonstrated anti-inflammatory and cell-protective effects.
Some test-tube and animal studies suggest that beet extracts may slow the growth of certain cancer cells. However, these findings do not prove effectiveness in humans.
No human studies show beet juice cures cancer
To date, there are no peer-reviewed clinical trials proving that beetroot juice can eliminate tumors or cure cancer in people.
The widely circulated “42-day cure” appears to come from a misinterpreted anecdote, not from controlled or credible medical research.
Cancer is not one disease
Cancer includes hundreds of different conditions. What affects a single cancer cell in a lab dish does not automatically translate into whole-body healing or work across cancer types.
