High blood pressure is a leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease and stroke.
In addition to long-term lifestyle changes (salt reduction, potassium increase, exercise, weight loss), many recent studies have shown that a simple breakfast drink such as amber juice rich in nitrates can help lower blood pressure quickly and sustainably if consumed properly.
Amaranth is rich in nitrates (NO3) under the effects of mouth bacteria and metabolic pathways in the body, nitrate is converted into nitric oxide (NO).
NO is a strong vascular dilation cell, which relaxes the vessel's endogenousac, reducing peripheral resistance and lowering blood pressure.
Clinical studies in humans have shown that the supply of nitrates through beetroot juice reduces subjective and dialysis blood pressure, sometimes within just a few hours of taking it.
Nutritionists and experimental researchers recommend drinking about 150-250 ml of beetroot juice about 30-60 minutes after breakfast.
Drinking after breakfast helps avoid some unwanted effects on the stomach when drinking on an empty stomach and at the same time combines well with the energy base after eating, helping to maintain stable blood sugar.
Some randomized studies have also surveyed the effects of nitrate when taken at the same breakfast and shown the benefits of blood pressure without causing digestive discomfort.
Amaranth juice is a useful tool but does not replace the recommended comprehensive diet for controlling blood pressure: reduce salt, increase potassium and foods rich in vegetables and fruits according to the DASH model.
People who are taking blood pressure medication need to closely monitor their blood pressure when starting to drink beetroot juice because it can lower blood pressure more than desired; should consult a doctor to adjust the medicine if necessary.
Amaranth is rich in oxalates, people with a history of oxalate kidney stones should be cautious and consult experts.
Some people experience the phenomenon of "beeturia" (urine or red stools) after drinking amaranth: harmless but can cause anxiety.
If you have symptoms of dizziness, fatigue, take a drink, stop taking it and contact your doctor.
