Scientists Gave Adults Beet Juice Daily. Their Blood Pressure Dropped—But That’s Not the Most Surprising Finding

Scientists Gave Adults Beet Juice Daily. Their Blood Pressure Dropped—But That’s Not the Most Surprising Finding

New research shows beets can help lower blood pressure, thanks to their nitrates. Learn how much to eat and why your mouth bacteria matter for heart health.

Is Drinking Beet Juice as Effective as Eating Beets for Managing Blood Pressure?

Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Barnes, RDNBeet juice is likely to have more effect in lowering blood pressure than cooked beets.Credit: jayk7 / Getty ImagesKey TakeawaysBeets contain nitrates that the body breaks down into nitric oxide, which lowers blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels.Beet juice has a higher concentration of nitrates than beets, so beet juice is likely more effective in reducing blood pressure, although more research is ne…