Beta vulgaris

1. Beta vulgaris increases nitrate in humans (297.2, 177.1 vs 64.2 μmol/L).

   Human trialday 7 pre-dose6 daysn = 16

   Effects of Nitrate- and Betalain-Rich Beetroot Juice Ingestion on Vascular Function and Metabolic Syndrome Risk Factors in Healthy Adults: A Pilot Study · Metabolites · 17 Aug 2026

Nitrate →

1. Beta vulgaris decreases systemic vascular resistance in humans (-11.6% (ratio 0.884, 95% CI 0.803 to 0.974)).

   Human trialafter 6 days of consumption6 daysn = 16

   Effects of Nitrate- and Betalain-Rich Beetroot Juice Ingestion on Vascular Function and Metabolic Syndrome Risk Factors in Healthy Adults: A Pilot Study · Metabolites · 17 Aug 2026

1. Beta vulgaris decreases systolic blood pressure in humans (-4.96 mmHg).

   Human trialpre-dose on day 76 daysn = 16

   Effects of Nitrate- and Betalain-Rich Beetroot Juice Ingestion on Vascular Function and Metabolic Syndrome Risk Factors in Healthy Adults: A Pilot Study · Metabolites · 17 Aug 2026

Systolic blood pressure →