Health Benefits of Beet Juice

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Reviewed: dr. vanta

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5. Enhances Athletic Performance

As well as improving blood pressure, nitrates from beet juice may also improve blood and oxygen flow in athletes' active muscles. Beet juice is also rich in potassium, a mineral that helps muscle contraction and proper nerve function. Some athletes drink beet juice to improve their muscles' ability to withstand fatigue and reduce muscle cramps.⁴Templeton, David. ‘Beets and Beetroot Juice Showing Health Benefits.’ Gazette, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 5 Oct. 2015, www.post-gazette.com/news/health/2015/10/13/Beets-and-beetroot-juice-showing-health-benefits/stories/201510050159.

Research shows that drinking beet and apple juice combined before exercise may lower resting blood pressure and improve athletes' endurance.

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