Beetroot and vitamin c: a natural way to lower blood pressure?
NCT ID NCT07242066
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether taking beetroot juice (which is rich in nitrates) together with vitamin C could lower blood pressure and improve blood vessel health in overweight adults aged 50-75. Fifteen participants took either the combination, beetroot juice alone, or a placebo. The goal was to see if the combo works better than beetroot alone for people at higher risk of heart disease.
What this could mean
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Active substance
beetroot juice and vitamin C
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple dietary supplement to help control blood pressure in overweight people.
What could go wrong
This was a very small, early study with only 15 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and the effects might be small or temporary.
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Conditions
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Locations
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David Greenfield Human Physiology Lab, Queens Medical Centre
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 2UH, United Kingdom