Research suggests a daily glass reduces harmful inflammation by boosting nitric oxide levels
A daily glass of beetroot juice could reduce harmful inflammation in people with coronary heart disease, according to new research.
Coronary heart disease is the most common type of heart disease, the most common cause of heart attacks, and the single biggest killer of both men and women worldwide.
People with the condition have lower levels of nitric oxide, which is produced naturally by the body and is vital for good health. In addition to its role in regulating blood pressure, it has important anti-inflammatory effects.
“Inflammation is vital to protect the body from injury and infection,” said Dr Asad Shabbir, a clinical research fellow at Queen Mary University of London, which led the research. “However, in people with coronary heart disease, persistent inflammation can exacerbate the furring of the arteries, making their condition worse and increasing their risk of a heart attack. Read More…
Allan’s Comments: I eat at least 2 Beetroots per day. Admittedly boiling Beetroots can be a long process and getting them to the right texture can be a challenge as well. I’ve tried juicing raw beetroots but I don’t like it. So here’s what I do.
Costco has frozen, cooked Beets that have enough in a pack to last me about 2 weeks. They’re perfectly cooked, delicious, and cost only $8.99
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