Beetroot juice may boost aging brains and arteries
NCT ID NCT03617302
First seen Mar 11, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 14 times
Summary
This early-stage study tested whether drinking beetroot juice (rich in natural nitrates) could improve blood vessel stiffness and brain blood flow in 16 adults aged 50-79. Participants were randomly assigned to drink either nitrate-rich or nitrate-free beetroot juice. The goal was to see if a simple dietary supplement could slow age-related changes in arteries and thinking.
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University of Iowa
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