Beetroots have always been known to be nutritional powerhouses. A recent study however, looked at the effectiveness of the beetroot juice in terms of athlete endurance. The study suggested that the athletes that had beetroot juice regularly had a stronger and longer run than the rest.
The beetroot juice is a really good source of nitrates, which the body converts into nitric oxide for better blood flow and lowered blood pressure. It is hence, a natural remedy to high blood pressure as well. Besides its amazing qualities, researchers have placed a specific emphasis on drinking beet juice instead of eating beetroots. This is because cooking beetroots hampers much of its nitrates.
Furthermore, it says that the optimum results from beet juice are obtained 2-3 hours after drinking it. The minimum amount of oxygen required for exercise decreased after consuming beet juice. Hence, it took much less energy in physical endurance thanks to this drink.
Beet juice is available at almost any fresh-fruit juice bar. Moreover, you can drink it straight like a shot, or even mix it with other fruit juices as per your taste buds. Athletes on average recorded that their performance had increased by 1-2% and they even felt stronger upon using beet juice.
Some people have even reported to feel reactions after directly drinking beet juice. Hence, it is advised that you try a small amount, like half a cup before you opt to drink a glass full. In addition, beet juice has a strong color, which can easily stain your skin, let alone your clothes. Therefore, be extra careful when you are preparing or consuming beetroot juice.
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