Lower Blood Pressure Naturally

It’s no secret that beets have been shown to contain health building properties, now more recent research is showing that it can lower blood pressure. Scientists at the Queen Mary University of London found that drinking beet juice lowered blood pressure to a healthy level within 24 hours. The effectiveness matches that of prescription nitrate tablets that treat hypertension. They key is the organic form of nitrate which increases the levels of gas nitric oxide in the circulation. It is a type of biological messenger in the body. It signals the smooth muscle tissues to relax and increases blood flow which leads to lowering blood pressure. In their research they found that only a small amount of juice is needed, only 250 ml to have the desired effect. Also the higher the blood pressure at the start, the greater the decrease caused by the nitrate. This shows promise for those looking for a natural approach to reduce their risk.