Beet Juice And Diabetes
British scientists are reporting that drinking 17 oz of beet juice per day can significantly reduce blood pressure. In a recent study, healthy people who drank beetroot juice experienced a decrease in blood pressure after one hour, with a peak drop occurring three to four hours after ingestion. The researchers say the dietary nitrate in the beet juice--which is also found in green, leafy vegetables--is responsible for the blood pressure drop.
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