What is nitric oxide, and how can it help lower your blood pressure? The juice of dark leafy vegetables and dark red vegetables (such as beets) all produce nitric oxide. These vegetables are high in nitrates, and dietary nitrates help to increase the amount of nitric oxide in the body. When you drink beet juice, the nitrates are turned into nitrites and, in your stomach, nitrites turn into nitric oxide.
Nitric oxide enters your bloodstream as nitrites and lowers blood pressure in as little as three hours by relaxing blood vessels.* A scientific journal paper entitled “Acute blood pressure lowering, vasoprotective and anti-platelet properties of dietary nitrate via bioconversion to nitrite” was published in the February 2008 edition of Hypertension.* It explained that, if your blood vessels cannot expand or contract to handle differences in blood flow, nitric oxide may be helpful. And if you have thick blood that clots too easily, beet juice, in particular, may have anti-clotting properties.
Drink Beet Juice to Lower Blood Pressure
The article stated that drinking two cups of beet juice daily may protect against endothelial dysfunction—that’s when blood vessels cannot expand and contract normally. A study in Hypertension (online February 4, 2008) explained that two cups of beet juice can lower blood pressure by 10 points and last up to 24 hours, which is more effective than many prescription drugs.*
Other Beet Juice Benefits
Beet Juice is Biotta’s most popular juice—and no wonder. Our beet juice is 100% organic, made from the highest quality beet roots. Biotta’s Beet Juice is available in 16.9 and 8.4 fl. oz. recyclable glass bottles.
Beet juice, rich in minerals and vitamins, helps maintain cell functions and strengthens the body’s resistance to diseases. Studies show beet juice may help boost your immune system.
A recent study published by Exeter University also concluded that drinking two glasses of beetroot juice per day can increase stamina up to 16%.** Many other sources indicate that beet juice may be therapeutic for sexual weakness, kidney stones, gall bladder, kidney, liver and prostate troubles.*** Beet juice contains chlorine, a mineral that acts to regulate digestion by controlling the rhythmical contraction of the abdomen, *** and calcium, important to maintaining bone health.****
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Note: Biotta juices are not intended to diagnose, cure or prevent any disease. We are not medical professionals and are not in a position to provide any medical advice. We recommend you contact your physician for a dietary regimen specific to your needs.
*http://www.examiner.com/x-7160-Sacramento-Nutrition-Examiner~y2009m8d27-Which-vegetables--juices-produce-enough-nitric-oxide-to-lower-high-blood-pressure
** http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8186947.stm
***http://www.home-remedies-for-you.com/articles/Beet-juice-and-benefit-of-beet.html
****http://www.anti-aging-nutrition-and-fitness.com/beet-juice.html
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