Hypertension March 2008 PMID 18250365

Acute blood pressure lowering, vasoprotective, and antiplatelet properties of dietary nitrate via bioconversion to nitrite.

Andrew J Webb, Nakul Patel, Stavros Loukogeorgakis, Mike Okorie, Zainab Aboud, Shivani Misra, Rahim Rashid, Philip Miall, John Deanfield, Nigel Benjamin, Raymond MacAllister, Adrian J Hobbs, Amrita Ahluwalia

Mentions

109
Peak: 2 in Feb 2019
across 5 sources since Feb 2019

Extended reach

48,125
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Feb 2019 – Sep 2025

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What people are saying

Discussions commonly emphasize the health benefits of dietary nitrate, such as lowering blood pressure and improving cardiovascular function, supported by examples like beetroot juice's blood pressure-lowering effects. Words like 'helpful,' 'natural,' and references to specific studies reflect a positive tone and a focus on practical health implications, demonstrating interest and recognition of the research's potential impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions support the positive effects of dietary nitrate, as evidenced by comments on blood pressure reduction and cardiovascular benefits.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high interest, citing specific results and potential health benefits, indicating curiosity and engagement with the topic.

EngagementHigh engagement

Discussions reference scientific concepts, methods, and implications, revealing a deep engagement with the research and its broader applications.

ImpactModerate impact

People recognize the potential significance of dietary nitrate in health, though some mention common concerns about related foods like bacon, indicating moderate perceived impact.

Abstract in brief

  • Dietary nitrate from vegetables like beetroot can lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart problems by converting into nitric oxide, which helps protect blood vessels.
  • After drinking beetroot juice, healthy volunteers showed a significant drop in blood pressure about 3 hours later, linked to increased plasma nitrite levels.
  • Blocking the conversion of nitrate to nitrite prevented these blood pressure benefits and the reduction in platelet clumping, confirming that the health effects are due to the nitrate-nitrite pathway.]

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tune
@keisuke4713 · X

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Jun 4, 2022 · 3 likes · 1 share · 3,734 followers View post →
Alex Williams
@Alex_Williams95 · X

https://t.co/nxEljR1sP6 Dietary nitrate from vegetables correlated with blood nitrite and improved cardiovascular function. But the nitrate / nitrite in bacon is commonly opined to cause cardiovascular disease? Hmmmmmm.

Feb 26, 2019 · 2 likes · 1 share · 588 followers View post →
Reset.Me
@resetmenews · X

A common but potent root vegetable 1. #Beetroot can help to improve running performance: https://t.co/GmJ3PFsZ56 2. A natural way to reduce blood pressure: https://t.co/UJUGRP5iPF 3. Contains #folate, a key nutrient for #pregnant women: https://t.co/qZDPwDUq9Z https://t.co/TSMIebdYG9

Aug 28, 2021 · 1 like · 13,360 followers View post →
Patrick Elliott, BSc, MPH
@PatrickElliott0 · X

@ConorKerley That's wild, haha! From here? https://t.co/ZIgFoXm9HK

Dec 7, 2023 · 1 like · 895 followers View post →
Dr John La Puma
@johnlapuma · X

@EddieRDMD @ACLifeMed @_atanas_ This comprehensive antiviral NO review cites multiple applicaions of the #powerofNO https://t.co/fzHliuw5QQ Also, 500ml beet juice drops systolic BP by 10+ points in 3 hours. https://t.co/yQZuEOZDn2 #culinarymedicine

Dec 23, 2023 · 7,416 followers View post →
Salah AlShammari
@sallah_h · X

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Dr John La Puma
@johnlapuma · X

@EddieRDMD @ACLifeMed @_atanas_ This comprehensive antiviral NO review cites multiple applicaions of the #powerofNO https://t.co/fzHliuw5QQ Also, 500ml beet juice drops systolic BP by 10+ points in 3 hours. https://t.co/yQZuEOZDn2 #culinarymedicine

Dec 23, 2023 · 7,416 followers View post →
Patrick Elliott, BSc, MPH
@PatrickElliott0 · X

@ConorKerley That's wild, haha! From here? https://t.co/ZIgFoXm9HK

Dec 7, 2023 · 1 like · 895 followers View post →
studio菊正
@studio_kikumasa · X

RT @keisuke4713: 食事硝酸塩は唾液に再循環⇨口内菌でNO⬆️ 亜硝酸塩へ生物変換 食事硝酸塩で急性血圧⬇️血管保護・血小板凝聚⬇️ https://t.co/40aQU8YGyR 左)吸収硝酸塩は唾液腺で10倍濃縮、腸腺循環⇨舌背菌の硝酸塩還元酵素で亜硝酸塩へ⇨…

Jul 2, 2023 · 1 share · 118 followers View post →
tune
@keisuke4713 · X

食事硝酸塩は唾液に再循環⇨口内菌でNO⬆️ 亜硝酸塩へ生物変換 食事硝酸塩で急性血圧⬇️血管保護・血小板凝聚⬇️ https://t.co/40aQU8YGyR 左)吸収硝酸塩は唾液腺で10倍濃縮、腸腺循環⇨舌背菌の硝酸塩還元酵素で亜硝酸塩へ⇨胃⇨全身へ 右)亜硝酸塩は動脈で抵抗血管へ 酸素⬇️でNO還元⇨血管拡張⇨血圧⬇️ https://t.co/9Xohskv1qB

Jun 4, 2022 · 3 likes · 1 share · 3,734 followers View post →
Salah AlShammari
@sallah_h · X

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Jan 24, 2022 · 4,580 followers View post →
Reset.Me
@resetmenews · X

A common but potent root vegetable 1. #Beetroot can help to improve running performance: https://t.co/GmJ3PFsZ56 2. A natural way to reduce blood pressure: https://t.co/UJUGRP5iPF 3. Contains #folate, a key nutrient for #pregnant women: https://t.co/qZDPwDUq9Z https://t.co/TSMIebdYG9

Aug 28, 2021 · 1 like · 13,360 followers View post →
faridb
@bourouin · X

@thierrysouccar cette étude de 2018 avait démontré que l’ingestion de 500 ml de jus de betterave avait causé une diminution de la pression artérielle https://t.co/5bA9zNjyHV

Jul 18, 2021 · 258 followers View post →
Dave Ambo
@DaveAmbo · X

RT @Alex_Williams95: https://t.co/nxEljR1sP6 Dietary nitrate from vegetables correlated with blood nitrite and improved cardiovascular fun…

Feb 26, 2019 · 1 share · 826 followers View post →
Alex Williams
@Alex_Williams95 · X

https://t.co/nxEljR1sP6 Dietary nitrate from vegetables correlated with blood nitrite and improved cardiovascular function. But the nitrate / nitrite in bacon is commonly opined to cause cardiovascular disease? Hmmmmmm.

Feb 26, 2019 · 2 likes · 1 share · 588 followers View post →