Previously, beetroot is mainly consumed as a food additive. In recent years, the beetroot,
especially the betalains (betanin) and nitrates it contains, now has received increasing …

Red beetroot (Beta vulgaris), as a naturally occurring root vegetable and a rich source of
phytochemicals and bioactive compounds, is known for its beneficial roles in the …

Imbalances in the oral microbial community have been associated with reduced
cardiovascular and metabolic health. A possible mechanism linking the oral microbiota to …

Abstract Introduction/Objectives Chlorhexidine (CHX) is a commonly used mouthwash with
potent anti-microbial effects useful for the management of oral disease. However, we are …

Beetroot juice (BRJ) has become increasingly popular amongst athletes aiming to improve
sport performances. BRJ contains high concentrations of nitrate, which can be converted …

Background Green leafy vegetables (GLV) contain inorganic nitrate, an anion with potential
prebiotic effects on the oral microbiome. However, it remains unclear whether GLV and …

Abstract The Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient Sources added to Food (ANS) provided
a scientific opinion re‐evaluating the safety of potassium nitrite (E 249) and sodium nitrite (E …

Background This follow‐up study evaluated microbiome changes in periodontal recall
patients after consuming a nitrate‐rich diet that led to a marked decrease of gingival …

In vascular diseases, including hypertension and atherosclerosis, vascular endothelial
dysfunction (VED) occurs secondary to altered function of endothelial nitric oxide synthase …

Abstract Nitrate (NO 3−) contained in food and beverages can transiently increase nitric
oxide (NO) availability following a stepwise reduction to nitrite (NO 2−) by commensal …