Health Conditions Beets Can Benefit

Supports Brain Health

Eating beets also supports brain health. Beets contain nitrates, and high nitrate foods kill the bacteria that turn nitrate into nitrite. Some researchers believe nitrites open the blood vessels, increasing oxygen levels, and blood flow to places that may not get enough blood or oxygen, such as the brain. Researchers also believe drinking beet juice may increase the brain blood flow in older adults and may have potential benefits in combating dementia. Dementia and other cognitive issues may be caused by a lack of oxygen and blood getting to the brain as individuals age, and these recent scientific studies are hopeful that consuming beet juice and other sources of consumed beets can increase the brain health of humans as they age.

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