Table 1
The Result of Beetroot Extraction.
| Type of Extract | Characteristics | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of Yield (%, w/w) | Loss of Drying (%, w/w) | Ash Content (%, w/w) | |
| DEB | 1.92 | 2.48 | 2.16 |
| HEB | 34.52 | 9.89 | 9.66 |
| AFHEB | 24.55 | 13.27 | 19.75 |
[i] Note: DEB = Dichloromethane Extract of Beetroot; HEB = Hydroethanolic Extract of Beetroot; and AFHEB = Alkaloids-Free Hydroethanolic Extract of Beetroot
Table 2
Phytochemical Screening Results of Beetroot Extracts.
| Compounds | DEB | HEB | AFHEB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alkaloids | + | + | − |
| Flavonoids | + | + | + |
| Tannin | − | + | + |
| Phenolic | + | + | + |
| Saponin | − | + | + |
| Steroids | − | − | − |
| Triterpenoids | − | − | − |
[i] Note: (+) = detected; (−) = not detected, DEB = Dichloromethane Extract of Beetroot; HEB = Hydroethanolic Extract of Beetroot; and AFHEB = Alkaloids-Free Hydroethanolic Extract of Beetroot
Table 3
Flavonoids and Iron Contents of Beetroot Extracts.
| Type of Extract | Iron (Fe) content (mg.Kg−1) | Flavonoids Total Content (mgQE.g−1) |
|---|---|---|
| DEB | 6.52 | 1.66 |
| HEB | 20.43 | 8.35 |
| AFHEB | 11.30 | 6.07 |
[i] Note: DEB = Dichloromethane Extract of Beetroot; HEB = Hydroethanolic Extract of Beetroot; and AFHEB = Alkaloids-Free Hydroethanolic Extract of Beetroot
Table 4
The Anti-anaemia Activity of Beetroot Extracts.
| Groups | Blood Parameters | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Erythrocytes (×106μL) | Haemoglobin (g.dL−1) | Haematocrit (%) | |
| Normal Control | 7.00 ± 0.78a | 16.78 ± 0.37a | 50.55 ± 1.22a |
| Negative Control | 4.73 ± 0.95b | 12.48 ± 0.48b | 37.82 ± 1.49b |
| DEB | 6.31 ± 0.52a | 14.94 ± 0.46c | 45.18 ± 1.48c |
| HEB | 7.12 ± 0.61a | 16.66 ± 0.39a | 50.04 ± 1.22a |
| AFHEB | 6.96 ± 0.55a | 15.46 ± 0.31c | 46.54 ± 0.86c |
| Normal Level Value | 5.0–12.0 | 11.1–18.0 | 36.0–52.0 |
[i] Note: Different letters in the same column show significant differences (p < 0.05). DEB = Dichloromethane Extract of Beetroot; HEB = Hydroethanolic Extract of Beetroot; and AFHEB = Alkaloids-Free Hydroethanolic Extract of Beetroot
Figure 1
MDA levels after treatment for 21 days.