BEETROOT

JUICE & BLOOD

PRESSURE
Kelci McHugh
University of Kentucky
DHN 374
OF
BEETROO
T JUICE
CONSUMP
TION ON
BLOOD
PRESSURE
IN
ADULTS.
EFFECTS ON BLOOD
PRESSURE
Contain essential vitamins and minerals, but also high
levels of nitrates
Increase oxygen supply
Increase stamina to muscles during physical activity
Vasodilating properties
WHAT ARE NITRATES
Extracted from the root vegetable beets
Formed into nitric oxide
Increased nitric oxide leads to an increase in
vasodilation
Ultimately reduces blood pressure
TWO
POPULATION
SECTIONS
The effects on healthy, disease free adults within normal blood pressure range
vs
The effects on the unhealthy adults when in a state of stress from health
complications, including high blood pressure
ADULTS WITHIN NORMAL BP
RANGE
1. Systematic review
Volume, frequency, and route
Larger effect on Systolic BP
2. Clinical Trial
No diet restrictions
Statistically significant in males after six hour window
3. Gel instead of liquid form
Higher carbohydrate and antioxidant levels
Reduces systolic and diastolic BP
STATE OF STRESS FROM HEALTH
COMPLICATIONS LIKE HIGH BP

1. Older adults aged 55 or above

Half had Type II Diabetes, high BP, or both
Nocturnal systolic BP decreased in patients younger than 65

2. Heat stressed skin

Water perfused body suits controlled body temperature
Decreased systolic BP
CONCLUSION
Has an effect if healthy or in a state of stress

Regular consumption of beetroot juice does decrease

BP

Systolic BP was found statistically significant in each

study
FINAL THOUGHTS

More research
Long term
Larger populations

Healthcare professionals should encourage use

Decrease hypertension rates