Oxygenating Blood with Nitrate-Rich Vegetables

Vegetables such as beets and arugula can improve athletic performance by improving oxygen delivery and utilization, but what about for those who really need it—such as those with emphysema, high blood pressure, and peripheral artery disease?



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[theneedledrop]

You're BEETING these puns to death, Doc!

[skiptrace]

Amazing ! I have enjoyed beets all my life! I am 71 now. When I was younger, I only knew about pickled beets, but now only eat the whole food (non-pickled). Everybody needs a little color in their life! Lol

[SergeKamga-sb]

My magic lunch: I cook beetroot and carrots and eat them with beans and arugula salad. My beans have the usual spices: garlic ginger turmeric and a pinch of cayenne pepper.

[sacmakiz]

"A little extra color in the pee" was what's keeping me away from eating beets but thanks to the Dr. Greger I'm planning to pee in pink from now on. 🙆😁😆

[Dtho]

"after few weeks of beeting themselves up" lol

[burnsport]

Getting my master's in nutrition and find Dr. Greger's channel invaluable

[Iwish]

great read, Dr. Greger, May we all make use of these findings.

[hsynygtt]

Thats why doctor's doesn't like Nutritionists. İf we treat ppl with nutrition, their medical supporter's ( drug companies) not gonna frack the money.

[antman]

This channel is like the holy grail of health info. #AgeofInformation

[mariovanegad]

Excelente conocimiento, tanto para personas con presión arterial alta como para deportistas..

[MarcoMeerman]

I eat lots of beets! Vegan lifestyle feels good!

[thebathcave]

"after beeting themselves up" and "the only side effects of beeting your brains out?" had me rolling hahahahhaha! You're so very punny, Dr. Greger!! 😂

[abcdeedcba]

Raw beet shavings with balsamic vinegar and fresh basil. Yum!

[burnsport]

Dr. Greger - have you considered doing a video on grain/legume lectins and whether or not they contribute to intestinal permeability? I'm guessing and hoping that they don't

[pjauthur]

great video as per usual! thank you. do you have a recommendation for how much beet to consume a day?

[luanprivatekrige]

Is there any videos done on diet and hemofila? My 6 week old son was diagnosed and hopefully there is some advice from the dr greger followers that can help us.

[dreamer]

Loved all the puns, and you can't _beet_ that closer.

[bradwilliam]

*Prolargentsize helped me with my somewhat erectile dysfunction. The're just times when I can't get my little man up and other times it's okay and ready. This put a stop to those infrequent spells of ED. Now, anytime, I can go all out! Many thanks!*

[theatheistpaladin]

I am going to add beat juice to my green smoothies. Lets see how that works out.

[Kurtis]

what about the oxalates in beet juice though? kidney stone risk?