Alcohol also can impair clotting, both by damaging the liver which produces clotting agents, and by damaging bone marrow which makes platelets, the cells responsible for starting a clot in our blood.
They also maintain about the same nutritional value as fresh beets, giving you a good source of fiber, iron and folate. Convenience, shelf-life and cost are benefits of canned beets.
Health Benefits of Beets. Beets are a very good source of folate and manganese, and a good source of potassium and fiber. Folate is important in DNA synthesis and preventing neural tube defects in pregnancy, while manganese is a component of antioxidant enzymes and helps break down glucose and proteins.