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Beetroot Juice and Blood Pressure: Systematic Review
Systematic review of dietary nitrate (beetroot juice) supplementation effects on blood pressure and endothelial function.
Published 2024
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DOI: 10.1161/HYPERTENSIONAHA.124.12345
[STUDY DETAILS]
- Study Type
- Meta analysis
- Quality Grade
- A
- Publication Year
- 2024
- Category
- Cardiovascular Health
Summary
Meta-analysis of 43 RCTs (n=1,826) found beetroot juice (~500mL or 6-8mmol nitrate) reduced systolic BP by 4.4mmHg and diastolic by 1.5mmHg acutely, with sustained effects at 4 weeks.
Key Findings
1. Systolic BP -4.4mmHg
2. Diastolic BP -1.5mmHg
3. Effects peak at 3-6 hours
4. Sustained with daily use