The blood pressure lowering effect of nitrate-rich beetroot juice in older people may be due to specific changes in their oral microbiome, according to the largest study of its kind. Researchers at the University of
Nice, thank you! Didn’t even think about extract form. I did read somewhere yesterday that cooking would affect nitrate content - with high heat or longer cooking having the most impact. I’ll look into extracts as well as playing with making beet juice, which I used to like anyhow
The dose needed for benefit in studies is in the range of 300-500mg of nitrates daily, so in a full serving of cooked beets, even with huge losses a normal serving likely delivers that much.
Can’t say enough good about the extract for convenience and consistency in dosing. Dissolves easily, has little flavor, is bright red still, so you get to enjoy pink poops still!
Nice, thank you! Didn’t even think about extract form. I did read somewhere yesterday that cooking would affect nitrate content - with high heat or longer cooking having the most impact. I’ll look into extracts as well as playing with making beet juice, which I used to like anyhow
bulksupplements.com has both extract and root powder.
The dose needed for benefit in studies is in the range of 300-500mg of nitrates daily, so in a full serving of cooked beets, even with huge losses a normal serving likely delivers that much.
Can’t say enough good about the extract for convenience and consistency in dosing. Dissolves easily, has little flavor, is bright red still, so you get to enjoy pink poops still!
Pink poops seals the deal!