Chewing bubble gum after beetroot may help lower blood pressure
Researchers at King's College London are investigating whether chewing sugary gum can enhance the body's ability to convert dietary nitrates from vegetables into blood-pressure-lowering nitrites. The study explores how saliva acidity levels influence this chemical process.
Why it matters
This research could lead to simple, non-pharmacological dietary interventions to help manage hypertension.
Researchers at King's College London have uncovered an unexpected connection between chewing sugary gum after eating nitrate-rich vegetables and a temporary reduction in blood pressure. The findings suggest that, under specific conditions, sugary chewing gum can help the body make better use of dietary nitrate found in foods such as beetroot, spinach, and kale.
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