Nitrate-Rich Vegetables Increase Plasma Nitrate and Nitrite Concentrations and Lower Blood Pressure in Healthy Adults [Nutrient Physiology, Metabolism, and Nutrient-Nutrient Interactions]

Conclusions: Ingestion of nitrate-rich beetroot juice, rocket salad beverage, and spinach beverage effectively increases plasma nitrate and nitrite concentrations and lowers blood pressure to a greater extent than sodium nitrate. These findings show that nitrate-rich vegetables can be used as dietary nitrate supplements. This trial was registered at clinicaltrials.gov as NCT02271633.

Source: Journal of Nutrition - May 1, 2016 Category: Nutrition Authors: Jonvik, K. L., Nyakayiru, J., Pinckaers, P. J., Senden, J. M., van Loon, L. J., Verdijk, L. B. Tags: Nutrient Physiology, Metabolism, and Nutrient-Nutrient Interactions Source Type: research