Beetroot extract shows promise for heart and sleep health in Middle-Aged adults
NCT ID NCT06117007
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a daily capsule of betalains from red beetroot can improve blood vessel function, sleep, and quality of life in healthy adults aged 40 to 65. Forty-two participants took either the betalain supplement or a placebo for one month, then switched. Researchers measured blood vessel flexibility, blood pressure, and sleep using a fitness tracker and questionnaires.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- betalains from red beetroot
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a natural supplement to support heart health and sleep in middle-aged people.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 42 participants. The effects may be small or not noticeable, and results may not apply to everyone.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Metabolic Research Unit (King's College London)
London, London, SE1 9NH, United Kingdom
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