Beetroot Powder

Description

  Beetroot powder, is a bright pink or dark red product made from dried, ground beets. After the beets are harvested, they are washed, cut and dehydrated in hot air.

In addition to vitamins and minerals, beet juice and powder also contain nitrates. Nitrates are a naturally-occurring substance found in beets and many other vegetables. Dietary nitrate helps improve vascular function, or healthy blood flow, the body converts to nitric oxide to relax and widen blood vessels, lowering blood pressure and improving oxygen delivery to muscles, stamina. Lowering your blood pressure can help protect you from heart attacks and stroke.

High blood pressure (hypertension) puts long-term stress on your heart and blood vessels.

Beetroot powder is high in fiber and can support a healthy gut microbiome, acting as a prebiotic to feed good bacteria

People use beetroot powder, juice, and even raw or roasted beets as part of a diet for high blood pressure. Clinical trials have also shown that drinking beet juice or taking beet root powder helps support your immune system.  https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIRCRESAHA.118.313667

DOSAGE:   5g daily (approx 2 teaspoons)

Pre-Workout: Take 1-2 teaspoons about 1-2 hours before exercise for improved blood flow and endurance.

Consistency: For blood pressure, consistent daily intake is more important than precise timing.

It has a slight earthy and sweet taste but nothing horrible; it pairs well with fruits, chocolate, cinnamon, and ginger.  In fact, you can hardly taste it if you add it to your smoothies, soups, stews, juices, oatmeal, baked goods, or energy balls.  Always check with a healthcare provider before starting, especially if pregnant, breastfeeding, or managing health conditions.

Side Effects: May cause reddish urine or stools (beeturia), which is harmless. Beetroot is high in oxalates, which can increase the risk of kidney stones. If you already have low blood pressure (hypotension), high intake might lower it further.

Storage:  store in a dry, air tight container out of direct sunlight.