A single glass of beet juice, or the equivalent amount eaten, can significantly lower systolic blood pressure by 4-5 mmHg.
A study published in Circulation: Heart Failure found that patients with heart failure had increased muscle power after consuming a glass of beetroot juice daily.
Beetroot juice has been shown to increase stamina, which may allow you to exercise for up to 16% longer.
100 grams of beetroot provides 9% of our recommended daily allowance for potassium, so incorporating it into your diet may help you see gains in each of these categories.
Important pigments called betalains are found in beetroot. They have been discovered to possess a variety of anti-inflammatory qualities despite the lack of human research.
Our daily magnesium intake is 6%. Beetroot also contains copper and folate, two minerals that support the development of stronger bones.
Certain detoxifying liver enzymes have been found to increase with the regular consumption of beet juice. These provide both protection and enhanced functionality.