Evidence-based nutrition, in plain English — every entry sourced from clinical research.
Inorganic nitrate from beetroot juice significantly reduced systolic blood pressure, with effects strongest in longer trials.
Always read the original paper for context — effect sizes, study populations and funding sources matter.
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