The 10 Best Foods to Relax Blood Vessels Naturally
Beets: The Nitrate Powerhouse Beets: The Nitrate Powerhouse (image credits: unsplash) Beets have become a star among foods for heart health, especially because of their high nitrate content. A 2024 study published in the “American Journal of Clinical Nutrition” found that daily beetroot juice intake significantly improved blood vessel dilation in adults with prehypertension. The science is clear: dietary nitrates in beets convert to nitric oxide, a molecule that relaxes and widens blood vessels. This process leads to lower blood pressure and increased blood flow. According to the CDC, about 45% of adults in the US have hypertension, making beets … Read more