The weird way chewing gum, beets and bacteria impact blood pressure
Beets have earned their reputation as one of the best foods for healthy blood pressure and circulation. But here’s something most people don’t realize… The real magic doesn’t begin in your stomach. It begins in your mouth. Beets are naturally rich in dietary nitrates — plant compounds your body can use to produce nitric oxide (NO), one of the most important molecules for healthy circulation. NO signals blood vessels to…