Beet juice helps lower blood pressure, confirmed scientists whose research was published in the journal Hypertension. This effect is due to the nitrates contained in the juice.
Researchers at Queen Mary’s University in London found that both patients who drank beetroot juice and those who took nitrate-containing tablets had their blood pressure decreased within 24 hours. This is good news for those struggling with high blood pressure, who will now be able to naturally reduce one of the major risk factors for heart disease. Nitrates are present in many vegetables.
Scientists already demonstrated the beneficial effect of beetroot juice on lowering blood pressure two years ago. The cause is now known. As the author of the research, Prof. Amrita Ahluwalia, the nitrates present in beetroot juice increase the concentration of pressure-regulating nitric oxide (II) in the blood.
The researchers also noted that the higher the pressure of the patients, the stronger the effect of nitrates was.
Hypertension is a problem that affects over 25% of people. adult population. It is estimated that by 2025 this percentage will be 30 percent.
Scientists emphasize that the risk of a heart attack and heart attack can be significantly reduced if we include beetroot juice in our diet (its effect is visible after drinking 250 milliliters), as well as other vegetables rich in nitrates, such as lettuce, spinach and cabbage. (PAP)