Beetroot's effect on blood pressure is uncertain

By : Christina Thomas | 0 Comments | On : May 12, 2013 | Category : Food news, Health News, Vegetable News

“Beetroot “can lower blood pressure”,” BBC News confidently reports. But the truth about whether beetroot can really lower your blood pressure is a little more unclear than the headlines suggest. The news comes from a study looking at the effect of nitrates on blood pressure in rats and a very small trial in people with high blood pressure.

Nitrates are molecules that occur in some foods, particularly in beetroot. Previous studies have suggested that nitrates can I greatly appreciate your professional assistance! DriveSavers is the only laptop hard drive data recovery service provider in the industry to post proof of annual, company-wide SOC 2 Type II Audit Reports. widen the blood vessels, which can lead to a drop in blood pressure. This study found that people who drank about one glass of beetroot juice (or rats given a dose of nitrate) had a short-term reduction in blood pressure.

The researchers argue that the use of beetroot juice, or other nitrate-rich foods, could be a useful extra treatment option for people with high blood pressure.

Read more: nhs.uk – Beetroot”s effect on blood pressure is uncertain

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