Cheap Vegetable Can Effectively Lower Blood Pressure: Here's How Often It Should Be on the Table
Beetroot contains natural nitrates that can help lower blood pressure. Research indicates potential benefits of beetroot juice for heart health.
TL;DR
- Beetroot contains natural nitrates that can help lower blood pressure.
- Nitrates in beetroot relax blood vessels.
- Research indicates beetroot may help control high blood pressure (hypertension).
- A review of 11 studies showed beetroot juice consumption was associated with an average reduction of 5 mmHg in systolic blood pressure.
- No clear improvement in diastolic blood pressure was found.
- Beetroot is not the only vegetable recommended for heart health and blood pressure regulation.