Overview

Beetroot (Beta vulgaris) offers several health benefits due to its rich composition of bioactive compounds, including betalains, nitrates, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

Cardiovascular Health: Beetroot is high in dietary nitrates, which are converted to nitric oxide (NO) in the body. NO has vasodilatory effects, reducing blood pressure and improving endothelial function. This makes beetroot beneficial in managing hypertension and other cardiovascular conditions.

Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory Properties: The betalains in beetroot exhibit potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. These properties help in reducing oxidative stress and inflammation, which are implicated in various chronic diseases, including cancer and cardiovascular diseases.

Exercise Performance: Beetroot juice is popular among athletes for its ability to enhance exercise performance. The nitrates in beetroot improve muscle efficiency and oxygen delivery, thereby increasing endurance and tolerance during physical activities.

 Metabolic Health: Beetroot consumption has been associated with improved metabolic outcomes, such as better glycemic control and lipid profiles. This is particularly beneficial for individuals with diabetes and metabolic syndrome

Cognitive Function: There is evidence suggesting that beetroot juice can improve cognitive function, likely due to enhanced cerebral blood flow from increased NO production.

In summary, beetroot provides multiple health benefits, particularly in cardiovascular health, exercise performance, and metabolic health due to its rich content of bioactive compounds and nitrates.

References:

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Benefits:

• Supports cardiovascular health by lowering blood pressure
  
• Oxidative stress and inflammation support
  
• Exercise performance and endurance support
  
• Metabolic health, glycemic control, and lipid profile support
  
• Cognitive function support

How to Use:

How: Take two (2) Vegetable capsules once daily or as directed by a physician.

When:

Once daily

Serving Size: 

Two (2) Capsules

Ingredients:

Organic Beetroot Powder

Hypromellose (Vegetable) Capsules

Microcrystalline Cellulose

Magnesium Stearate