Nitrate Rich Vegetables

1. Provides energy boost.  A recent study published by Exeter University concluded that drinking two glasses of beetroot juice per day can help people exercise for up to 16% longer.*


2. Lowers blood pressure.  An online February 4th issue of Hypertension cited a study that showed a drop in blood pressure one hour after drinking beet juice.  The study concluded that two cups of beet juice can lower blood pressure by approximately 10 points.


3. Increases dietary nitrates – Beet juice increases the amount of nitric oxide in the body.  That, in turn, helps blood vessels relax, lowers blood pressure and has anti-inflammatory benefits as well.** 


4. May assist in helping other illnesses and healthcare issues – Many other sources indicate that beet juice may be therapeutic for sexual weakness, kidney stones, gall bladder, kidney, liver and prostate troubles.***


5. Aids in digestion problems – Beet juice contains chlorine, a mineral acts to regulate digestion by controlling the rhythmical contraction of the abdomen.***


6. Builds immune system – Beet juice is also believed to help maintain cell function and strengthen your body’s own natural resistance to disease.


7. Helps build strong bones – Beet juice contains calcium, important to maintaining bone health.****

*J Appl Physiol (August 6, 2009). doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.00722.2009.  Study entitled “Dietary nitrate supplementation reduces the O2 cost of low-intensity exercise and enhances tolerance to high-intensity exercise in humans.”

Do you think all nitrates are bad? In a recent post regarding Biotta Beet Juice, I mentioned that “Beets are loaded with nitrates, and recent studies have shown that nitrates play a big part in lowering blood pressure.” What’s the scoop on nitrates? Good or bad?

The issue of nitrates in foods is a complex one, but here’s the simple explanation. Nitrates are a combination of nitrogen and oxygen and are naturally occurring in vegetables, since those represent the main sources of energy required for plant growth. The amount of nitrates naturally found in vegetables varies depending on the kind of vegetables. Some of the vegetables with the highest levels of naturally occurring nitrates are beets and radishes.

The nitrate levels naturally found in vegetables are regarded as safe. The concern with nitrates centers around added nitrates—nitrates added to food for preservation purposes. In the food processing business, special care must be taken when nitrates are added to foods. In some instances, nitrates can chemically link to naturally occurring amines in food and create carcinogenic compounds. 

Biotta does not add any nitrates to our juices, and our juices contain no amines. They are all USDA 100% organic juices; there is no risk of forming carcinogenic compounds. In fact, the scientific community has discovered that the naturally occurring nitrate content in foods can be very beneficial to people attempting to control their hypertension. Eating vegetables and fruits is a good dietary practice, whether it is because of the naturally occurring nitrate content or because of the antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. At Biotta, we also know that the tastiest way to get your vegetables is from Biotta juices!

Biotta produces USDA organic juices, available in 16.9 and 8.4 fl. oz. recyclable glass bottles.

Want more information about Biotta juices? If you’re a consumer and want to know where to find our juices, click on the beet juice icon on the right. If you’re a retailer that already carries our juices, click the carrot juice icon to be included in our retailer directory. If you have any other questions, just email us.

The benefits of beet juice are becoming more evident all the time.  In addition to its value in strengthening the immune system, recent studies have shown that drinking just two cups of beet juice a day may reduce blood pressure (WebMD, Feb. 8, 2008).

Beets are loaded with nitrates, and recent studies have shown that nitrates play a big part in lowering blood pressure.  A Feb. 4^th online edition of the journal Hypertension included information about a study where 14 healthy volunteers drank two cups of beet juice or water.  Those who drink beet juice experienced a drop in blood pressure one hour after drinking it, and the benefits continued for up to 24 hours.

No wonder Biotta’s Beet Juice is our most popular juice.  Biotta’s Beet Juice is available in 16.9 and 8.4 fl. oz. recyclable glass bottles. 

Want more information about Biotta juices?  If you’re a consumer and want to know where to find our juices, click on the beet juice icon on the right.  If you’re a retailer that already carries our juices, click the carrot juice icon to be included in our retailer directory.  If you have any other questions, just email us.

Welcome to the Biotta Blog! While we are new to blogging, we’re not new to 100% pure organic juices—we’ve been producing them for more than 50 years. In our blog posts, we’ll be informing you about the benefits of our all-natural juices—beta carotene, nitrates, cleansing and detoxification, the reduction of blood pressure, and lots more! 

Biotta juices are amazing products. We provide a unique taste experience through our natural whole fruits and vegetables, grown and harvested for optimum quality, then minimally processed to ensure great taste and high nutritional value. 

Through our blog, we want to share with you new and exciting information—not just about Biotta juices—but also about creating a healthy lifestyle, supporting organic efforts and creating a healthy environment. And we’d also love to hear from you.

Want more information about Biotta juices? If you’re a consumer and want to know where to find our juices, click on the beet juice icon on the right. If you’re a retailer that already carries our juices, click the carrot juice icon to be included in our retailer directory. If you have any other questions, just email us.