pressure places additional strain on the cardiovascular system and can contribute to vascular damage over time.
Some research involving beetroot juice has reported reductions in blood pressure, which may be related in part to its nitrate content. The American Heart Association notes that studies have found beetroot juice supplementation may lower blood pressure.
But this doesn’t mean someone with hypertension should stop taking prescribed medication and start drinking beetroot juice instead.
If you have high blood pressure, dietary changes should complement—not replace—your healthcare professional’s treatment plan.
Whole Beetroot or Beetroot Juice?
Both can be incorporated into a healthy diet, but they’re not nutritionally identical.
Whole Beetroot
Whole beets provide fiber along with their naturally occurring plant compounds.
You can:
- Roast them
- Boil them
- Steam them
- Add them to salads
- Grate them into vegetable dishes
- Blend them into dips
Beetroot Juice
Beetroot juice is a convenient way to consume beetroot, and
