Beet juice lowers blood pressure in older adults in just 2 weeks
Research indicates that drinking beetroot juice can significantly lower blood pressure in older adults within two weeks. The study found that older participants who consumed the juice experienced a reduction in harmful mouth bacteria and an increase in beneficial bacteria. This effect was not observed in younger adults, suggesting that beetroot juice may be particularly beneficial for older individuals.
- ▪Older adults who drank concentrated beetroot juice twice daily for two weeks saw noticeable blood pressure reductions.
- ▪The study is the largest of its kind examining how dietary nitrate affects oral bacteria and blood pressure.
- ▪Changes in the oral microbiome were linked to the blood pressure reduction in older adults, but not in younger adults.
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Science News from research organizations Beet juice lowers blood pressure in older adults in just 2 weeks A simple beetroot juice habit may help older adults lower blood pressure by transforming the bacteria in their mouths. Date: May 25, 2026 Source: University of Exeter Summary: Drinking nitrate-rich beetroot juice may do more than support heart health — it could actually reshape the bacteria living in the mouth in ways that help lower blood pressure in older adults. In the largest study of its kind, researchers found that older people who drank concentrated beetroot juice twice daily for two weeks experienced noticeable blood pressure reductions, while younger adults did not.
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