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For senior citizens who want to promote heart health, a small daily routine could have a big impact. According to recent studies, seniors who consume beetroot juice may experience a natural and easily accessible increase in cardiovascular health by lowering their blood pressure. The results provide new insight into the benefits of nitrate-rich meals and how our systems may react to them depending on our age. Recently, researchers discovered that beetroot juice had a reassuring effect on the elderly. Beetroot juice significantly decreases blood pressure in older adults, according to research findings. The University of Exeter, according to Good News Network, carried out earlier studies that had "shown [how] a high nitrate diet can reduce blood pressure … [and] the risk of heart disease," reported TCD. Beetroot juice is particularly important for those of older ages because it is high in nitrates and other nutrients that support a healthy heart. When older adults drank a concentrated 'shot' of beetroot juice twice a day for two weeks, their blood pressure decreased – an effect not seen in a younger group used for comparison," according to Good News Network. What conclusions did the study draw concerning seniors and beetroot juice? The primary distinction between the age groups was how the oral biomes of subjects under thirty and those over sixty changed. In turn, the older test subjects "experienced a notable decrease in the mouth bacteria Prevotella … along with an increase in the growth of bacteria known to benefit health, such as Neisseria." This was because the juice itself altered the composition of what was in their mouths by suppressing bacteria that could become harmful, as per a report by TCD.ALSO READ: Reverse diabetes naturally: Try this 30-day DASH diet plan designed by expertsLive Events In what ways can beetroot juice alter oral bacteria? This finding is consistent with earlier insights into the beneficial effects of meals high in nitrate on the vital internal processes of the human body. According to the NCBI, research has demonstrated that nitrates have other advantages beyond heart health, including increased protection against metabolic disorders and improved food processing, as per a report by TCD. Are there any other options that are high in nitrate? Anni Vanhatalo, a professor at the University of Exeter and the study's author, stressed that "encouraging older adults to consume more nitrate-rich vegetables could have significant long term health benefits," noting, however, "that if you don't like beetroot, there are many nitrate-rich alternatives like spinach, rocket, fennel, celery, and kale," as per a report by TCD.ALSO READ: Doctors swear by these 5 vegetables to lower blood sugar and tame diabetes naturally FAQs Does everyone's blood pressure drop when they drink beetroot juice? According to the study, older persons' blood pressure decreased, but younger participants' blood pressure did not. If I don't like beetroot juice, do I still have to drink it? No. Many nitrate-rich substitutes, such as spinach, rocket, fennel, celery, and kale, are available, according to the study.Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel) Read More News onbeetroot juice benefitslower blood pressureblood pressure reductionheart healthnatural remedies for heart healthhealthy diet for seniorscardiovascular health for seniorseffects of beetroot juice on seniors (Catch all the US News, UK News, Canada News, International Breaking News Events, and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Download The Economic Times News App to get Daily International News Updates....moreless (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)Read More News onbeetroot juice benefitslower blood pressureblood pressure reductionheart healthnatural remedies for heart healthhealthy diet for seniorscardiovascular health for seniorseffects of beetroot juice on seniors(Catch all the US News, UK News, Canada News, International Breaking News Events, and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Download The Economic Times News App to get Daily International News Updates....moreless Explore More Stories123
