High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)? Try Beet Juice

Researchers have been looking at the benefits of table beet juice for some years now with interesting results; sugar beets are different and almost all in North America are gene modified. This intensely colored antioxidant rich juice has been shown to improve stamina in athletes and to improve blood flow to the brain in the elderly among other properties.More recently researchers have turned their attention to hypertension. In a study published in the American Heart Association’s Hypertension Journal, British researchers at Queen Mary University in London administered 250 ml of beet juice daily to volunteers. The results showed the same benefit as taking prescription nitrate tablets. The very good news was that the group starting with the worst hypertension at study start, showed the greatest decreases.Research is indicating that when the Sympathetic (stimulatory) nervous system is chronically over active, it plays a significant role in the development of hypertension, just as chronic insulin spikes are an enormous risk factor for diabetes.This may explain what I’ve observed while working with those taking Equilib over the past decade. Clients with hypertension which varied in severity according to their level of perceived stress and/or anxiety often reported significant improvements in hypertension as their perceived stress/anxiety levels were reduced. Those with Essential Hypertension (i.e. of unknown cause) seemed rarely to report the same blood pressure reductions.My belief is that these clients’ reported manifestations of stress/anxiety and hypertension, were at least in part triggered by nutrient shortfalls which negatively affected the normal balancing acted done by the Sympathetic (excitatory) and Parasympathetic (inhibitory) nervous systems. Therefore the Equilib Nutrients hadn’t cured or treated these symptoms, but rather restored needed nutrient levels to allow for normal self regulation.In any case, trying 250 ml/day of beet juice seems a no brainer. Vegetables have a broad array of health benefits aside from effects on hypertension and for those who don’t want to bother with juicing beets, dried beet juice is available. I would personally ensure the dried beet juice was either organic, or confirm it was not made from sugar beets. In the study, the effects started within an hour, increased over the following few hours and lasted at least 24 hours, so if it’s going to help, you’ll know quite quickly.If on hypertension medications, I would certainly discuss this with your physician before starting, so that medications may be adjusted as needed depending on your response.Take care of your heart.All material and information presented is intended to be used for educational purposes only. The statements made about products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The information s not intended to treat, cure or prevent any condition or disease. Please consult with your own physician or health care practitioner regarding the suggestions and recommendations made in the article.