The noncanonical pathway for in vivo nitric oxide generation: the nitrate-nitrite-nitric oxide pathway

V Kapil, RS Khambata, DA Jones, K Rathod… - Pharmacological …, 2020 - Elsevier
In contrast to nitric oxide, which has well established and important roles in the regulation of
blood flow and thrombosis, neurotransmission, the normal functioning of the genitourinary …

Beetroot as a functional food with huge health benefits: Antioxidant, antitumor, physical function, and chronic metabolomics activity

L Chen, Y Zhu, Z Hu, S Wu, C Jin - Food science & nutrition, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
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 …

Biological effects of red beetroot and betalains: A review

E Hadipour, A Taleghani… - Phytotherapy …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Over the past few years, the use of natural substances as protective or therapeutic agents
has gained much attention worldwide. Recent modern studies have shown a variety of …

A comprehensive review of beetroot (Beta vulgaris L.) bioactive components in the food and pharmaceutical industries

M Thiruvengadam, IM Chung… - Critical Reviews in …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Beetroot is rich in various bioactive phytochemicals, which are beneficial for human health
and exert protective effects against several disease conditions like cancer, atherosclerosis …

How periodontal disease and presence of nitric oxide reducing oral bacteria can affect blood pressure

P Pignatelli, G Fabietti, A Ricci, A Piattelli… - International journal of …, 2020 - mdpi.com
Nitric oxide (NO), a small gaseous and multifunctional signaling molecule, is involved in the
maintenance of metabolic and cardiovascular homeostasis. It is endogenously produced in …

[HTML][HTML] Nitrate: the Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of human health?

CP Bondonno, L Zhong, NP Bondonno, M Sim… - Trends in Food Science …, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Dietary nitrate has a controversial role in human health. For over half a century,
the nitrate content of the three major dietary sources–vegetables, meat, and water–has been …

Effects of citrulline malate and beetroot juice supplementation on energy metabolism and blood flow during submaximal resistance exercise

ET Trexler, DS Keith, AA Lucero, L Stoner… - Journal of Dietary …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
The ergogenic effects of citrulline malate (CitMal) and beetroot juice (BEET) have been
widely studied, but their effects on physiological outcomes related to resistance exercise are …

Nutraceuticals and dietary supplements for older adults with long COVID-19

M Tosato, F Ciciarello, MB Zazzara… - Clinics in geriatric …, 2022 - geriatric.theclinics.com
SARS-CoV-2 infection affects multiple organs owing to the ubiquitous distribution of its target
receptor ACE-2. 1 Increasing interest has been paid to the postacute phase of COVID-19 …

The benefits and risks of beetroot juice consumption: a systematic review

H Zamani, M De Joode, IJ Hossein… - Critical reviews in …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Beetroot juice (BRJ) has become increasingly popular amongst athletes aiming to improve
sport performances. BRJ contains high concentrations of nitrate, which can be converted …

Acute and chronic effects of hot water immersion on inflammation and metabolism in sedentary, overweight adults

SP Hoekstra, NC Bishop, SH Faulkner… - Journal of applied …, 2018 - journals.physiology.org
Regular exercise-induced acute inflammatory responses are suggested to improve the
inflammatory profile and insulin sensitivity. As body temperature elevations partly mediate …