19 January 2015
Athletes who down beet juice before exercising to increase blood flow and improve performance may be surprised at the results of a recent study. While beetroot juice rich in nitrates did not enhance muscle blood flow or vascular dilation during exercise, researchers found that it did ‘de-stiffen’ blood vessels under resting conditions, potentially easing the workload of the heart.
http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/~3/8XNu8_cysss/150119083300.htm
