\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t <\/p>\n \tRelated story \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\tWant to Score On Cloud Running Shoes for Way Less? Newly Dropped Memorial Day Deals Start at Under $85\t\t<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n \t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n \t \n\tWe asked registered dietitians to give us the scoop on everything to know about beetroot juice.<\/p>\n \n\tIf you\u2019re looking to add more anti-inflammatory foods<\/a> to your diet, beetroot juice is a good one to start with. Beets contain a type of polyphenol called betalains, which \u201chave potent antioxidant properties,\u201d says Avery Zenker<\/a>, a registered dietitian with MyHealthTeam. (Betalains also give beets their bright color.)<\/p>\n \n\tResearch<\/a> suggests that betalains can help reduce inflammation, Zenker explains, as well as \u201clower cholesterol and triglycerides, decrease blood pressure, reduce arterial stenosis, and help combat atherosclerosis.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\tThe vitamin and mineral content of beetroot juice is impressive in general. In terms of vitamin content, it contains high levels of vitamin C, folic acid<\/a>, beta carotene (vitamin A) and vitamins B1, B2 and B3. Mineral wise, beetroot juice boasts a long list of valuable nutrients: potassium, phosphorus, manganese, zinc, copper, selenium and iron. Additionally, beetroot juice contains protein in the form of a complete set of amino acids.<\/p>\n \n\tThanks to their nitrate and potassium content, beetroot juice is also great for regulating your blood pressure. Nitrates<\/a>, Zenker explains \u201chelp increase nitric oxide bioavailability. Nitric oxide is a potent vasodilator and helps support blood vessel health, which contributes to healthier blood pressure.\u201d Potassium, meanwhile, helps to combat the blood pressure-increasing effects of dietary sodium.<\/p>\n \n\tIf you\u2019re conscious of keeping your cholesterol down, add a bottle of beetroot juice into your day. The polyphenols in beetroot juice (including betalain, as mentioned above, and flavonoids) \u201cact as antioxidants to potentially protect against oxidation of LDL cholesterol, helping reduce risk of plaque buildup in the arteries,\u201d Zenker says.<\/p>\n \n\tWant to run or bike longer? Beetroot juice is known to help improve sports performance thanks to the nitrate content, which open up your blood vessels and allow improved oxygen delivery to the brain and muscles, Zenker says. \u201cBeet juice is particularly helpful in endurance activities, and may help improve stamina and delay fatigue,\u201d she explains.<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cBeet juice may promote cognitive function, focus, and mental clarity,\u201d Zenker says, thanks to those vasodilating nitrates and antioxidants like betalains. This works \u201cby increasing blood flow to the frontal lobe, the area responsible for higher-level thinking and working memory,\u201d explains Nicolle Cucco<\/a>, a registered dietitian at Muscle Booster. \u201cIt can help you stay sharp and focused throughout the day.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cBeet juice also contains brain-supporting vitamins and minerals like potassium, folate, iron, magnesium, manganese, and vitamin C,\u201d Zenker adds.<\/p>\n \n\tAside from growing your own beets, the cheapest way to get fresh, organic beetroot juice is to juice them yourself. Organic beets can be picked up at your local farmers market (when in season), or in the organic produce section of a supermarket. <\/p>\n \n\tIf you don\u2019t have a juicer, pre-packaged beetroot juice is also available from brands like Pressed Juicery<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n![\"on](\"https:\/\/www.sheknows.com\/wp-content\/themes\/vip\/pmc-sheknows-2020\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\")
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\n<\/section>\n<\/p>\n\n\t\t1. Beetroot juice reduces inflammation.\t<\/h2>\n
\n\t\t2. It\u2019s a natural multivitamin\t<\/h2>\n
\n\t\t3. Beetroot juice helps lower blood pressure.\t<\/h2>\n
\n\t\t4. Beetroot juice supports healthy levels of cholesterol.\t<\/h2>\n
\n\t\t5. Beetroot juice enhances athletic performance.\t<\/h2>\n
\n\t\t6. Beetroot juice may help support brain health.\t<\/h2>\n
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