The Best Drink To Lower Blood Pressure, According to Dietitians
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The Best Drink To Lower Blood Pressure, According to Dietitians
Medically reviewed by Simone Harounian, MSBeet juice is a natural source of nitrates that may help relax blood vessels and support healthy blood pressure.Credit: Burcu Atalay Tankut / Getty ImagesWhy this matters: High blood pressure is common, and adding a glass of beet juice to your daily routine may be a simple way to help manage it.What you can do: Choose 100% beet juice without added sugar. The payoff: Over time, drinking beet juice may sup…
Beets and hypertension: A world of disinformation
An increasingly common mainstream media narrative portrays beets as an effective approach to lowering high blood pressure, but this claim remains unsubstantiated and reflects a misguided understanding of the cardiovascular system and the role of nitric oxide.
Nitrates from beets can help blood vessels relax, but the juice is not a substitute for medication. Hibiscus tea can also be beneficial.
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