Discover the incredible cardiovascular benefits of beetroot! As the number one cause of death worldwide, heart disease is a serious health concern, but beetroot is here to help. This nutrient-packed superfood is rich in nitrates, which convert to nitric oxide in your body, effectively dilating blood vessels, improving blood flow, and reducing blood pressure. Beetroot's anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties play a crucial role in preventing the inflammation and oxidative stress that can lead to artery-clogging plaque formation. Additionally, its soluble fiber helps lower harmful LDL cholesterol levels, further reducing the risk of atherosclerosis. By incorporating beetroot into your diet, you can support better circulation, maintain open arteries, and give your heart the love it deserves. Embrace beetroot and take a natural, powerful step towards a healthier, stronger cardiovascular system!
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00:00The number one killer worldwide, what do you think it is?
00:05It's cardiovascular disease.
00:08Heart attack, stroke, blockage of the arteries,
00:11high blood pressure, clogging within the arteries.
00:14And here's one vegetable that can save lives.
00:18It's called beetroot.
00:20Because beetroot is filled with nitrates.
00:23And nitrates get converted to nitric oxide in our body.
00:27It causes the blood vessels, the arteries to relax.
00:31Not to constrict and get tighter, but to relax and get wider.
00:36Opening up those blood vessels,
00:38allowing more blood to get to the cells of your body.
00:42What does that mean?
00:43That means more oxygen, that means more life.
00:46And if you have open arteries,
00:50the heart doesn't have to pump as hard
00:53to get the blood circulation through your body.
00:56That's a blessing.
00:58This will lower blood pressure.
01:00But this can do so many amazing things to keep you healthy,
01:05so you can live a long life.
01:07And beetroot filled with potassium,
01:09the essential mineral that helps regulate fluid balance,
01:12nerve signals, and muscle contractions.
01:14And beetroot counteracts sodium to help your cardiovascular system.
01:20It lowers blood pressure,
01:23but it helps get rid of that excessive bloating.
01:26Because sodium will attract water.
01:29And beetroot, as it gets rid of sodium through its potassium levels,
01:33it's going to start leveling off that sodium,
01:36lowering it as the potassium goes higher.
01:39Taking away that bloating,
01:41helping get rid of those cramps,
01:43and getting you feeling much better.
01:45And beetroot contains vitamin B9 called folate.
01:48It's all about the homocysteine levels.
01:51Because folate helps to lower homocysteine levels.
01:54That's an amino acid correlated
01:56with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases.
01:59And high homocysteine levels
02:01is what damages the inner lines of our arteries
02:03and promotes blood clots.
02:05And beetroots are filled with soluble fiber.
02:08It lowers the bad cholesterol, the LDLs,
02:11the low-density lipoproteins.
02:13That's the cholesterol that causes
02:15plaquing on the inside of the arteries.
02:18That leads to blockage of that blood supply
02:21going to the heart that we call a heart attack,
02:23or to the brain that we call a stroke.
02:25And beetroot is filled with powerful antioxidants,
02:28the betalains as well as vitamin C.
02:30These antioxidants combat oxidative stress,
02:33which can damage blood vessels and lead to heart disease.
02:37These betalains specifically help protect the cells
02:40from oxidative damage.
02:42And studies and research show that consumption of beetroot juice
02:45lowers the systolic and diastolic blood pressure,
02:48particularly in individuals with hypertension.
02:51And the mechanism is from the nitric oxide
02:53resulting from the conversion of dietary nitrates,
02:56which relaxes and dilates the blood vessels.
02:59And beetroot protects the endothelium
03:01of the inner lining of the arteries.
03:03And this protects those inner arteries
03:06from atherosclerosis,
03:08keeping that plaquing away,
03:10protecting it,
03:12keeping it healthy, that nitric oxide production.
03:14And there are several ways to incorporate beetroot.
03:17You can juice, use it on salads and roastings.
03:20You can take beetroot powder,
03:22if juicing is inconvenient,
03:24as well as beetroot capsules.
03:26But beetroot has a synergistic effect,
03:28meaning it works along with healthy foods.
03:31That if you're eating healthy nuts,
03:33your leafy greens,
03:35your olive oils,
03:37as well as your fatty fishes,
03:39particularly to get those omega-3s,
03:41that's going to keep the bad cholesterol levels low
03:44and keep the cells of your body healthy.
03:47You definitely need to supplement beetroot in your diet.
03:50Increased circulation to your arms or legs.
03:53How many millions of people
03:55have problems into their legs?
03:57Swelling, pain.
03:59This opens up the blood vessels,
04:01get more blood supply and oxygen to those cells,
04:03so things can heal quicker.
04:05Lowering blood pressure.
04:07Millions and millions of people
04:09are on blood pressure medications.
04:11This can definitely help significantly.
04:14And take any stress off your heart,
04:16so it can work a lot less harder
04:18than it has been in the past.
04:20As well as those powerful anti-inflammatory effects
04:25to keep that plaquing from occurring
04:27in the intima or the inner part of your arteries.
04:30So I hope this video serves you well.
04:33Please share it with your friends and family.
04:36Leave your comments below.
04:38And most important, make it a great day.
04:41I'm Dr. Alan Mandel.