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Beet Root

Beta vulgaris

Circulatory Support

Beet root is a food-based performance and circulation support superstar thanks to natural nitrates. It’s commonly used for blood flow, workout endurance, and blood pressure support routines.

Key Benefits

Supports nitric-oxide pathways for blood flow (dietary nitrate source).
Used for workout endurance and performance routines.
Often used in blood pressure support routines (alongside lifestyle).

Common Issues It May Help With

Circulation support routines.
Workout endurance routines.
Blood pressure support routines (diet/lifestyle adjunct).

How To Use (Simple)

Food: roasted beets, beet salad, beet soup.
Powder: mix into water/smoothies; often taken before exercise.
Juice: beet juice is common for performance routines.

Taste / Notes

Earthy-sweet.

Evidence Level

Good evidence for dietary nitrates improving blood flow and exercise efficiency in many people; results vary.

Cautions

Can turn urine/stool red (beeturia—harmless but alarming if you don’t know). High oxalate content may matter for kidney stone-prone people.

Interactions

Use caution if on blood pressure medications—combining with nitrate-rich supplements may lower BP more than expected.

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