Beets contain plant compounds called nitrates. Once consumed, dietary nitrate can contribute to the production of nitric oxide in the body.
Nitric oxide helps regulate
blood-vessel tone. When blood vessels relax appropriately, blood can move through them more easily.
This is one reason researchers have become interested in beetroot and cardiovascular health.
The American Heart Association reports that beetroot is high in nitrates and that some research suggests beetroot juice may improve cardiovascular measures, including blood pressure and blood flow.
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