Does Beet Juice Increase Nitric Oxide (NO)? Scientific Evidence & Mechanisms*
Beet juice boosts nitric oxide (NO) in the body because it's rich in nitrates, which your body converts to NO, causing blood vessels to widen (vasodilation) for better blood flow, oxygen delivery, and exercise performance, while also potentially lowering blood pressure and supporting heart/brain health. Consuming beet juice (fresh, powder, or juice) increases NO levels, improving stamina, muscle efficiency, and potentially reducing fatigue, making it popular for athletes and heart health.*
How it works
- Nitrate converstion: Dietary nitrates from beets are absorbed, concentrated in saliva, and converted by oral bacteria into nitrites.*
- Nitric oxide production: When swallowed, the body converts these nitrites into nitric oxide, especially during low-oxygen states like exercise.*
- Physiological effects: NO relaxes and widens blood vessels, improving circulation, oxygen supply to muscles, and mitochondrial efficiency.*
Key benefits
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Enhanced athletic performance: Improves stamina, reduces oxygen demand during exercise, and boosts muscle efficiency.*
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Lower blood pressure: Vasodilation helps manage blood pressure, supporting cardiovascular health.*
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Improved blood flow: Increases delivery of oxygen and nutrients to muscles, genital region and the brain.*
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Heart health: Supports vascular function, with potential benefits for reducing heart disease risk, especially in postmenopausal women, notes Penn State University.*
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Respiratory health: Can increase exhaled nitric oxide, supporting airway function.*
How to consume
- Fresh beets, beet powder, or beet juice.
- Often used as a supplement (shots, powders) for targeted effects.
Considerations
- When you buy Beet juice powder offered by Vital Path Naturals™, rest assured it is lab-tested for purity, safety and potency.