Nitric oxide (NO) plays a plethora of important roles in the human body. Insufficient
production of NO (for example, during older age and in various disease conditions) can …

Physical exercise can improve brain function and delay neurodegeneration; however, the
initial signal from muscle to brain is unknown. Here we show that the lactate receptor …

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 …

Beetroot is rich in various bioactive phytochemicals, which are beneficial for human health
and exert protective effects against several disease conditions like cancer, atherosclerosis …

Abstract The traditional Mediterranean diet (MedDiet), rich in minimally processed plant
foods and fish, has been widely recognized to be one of the healthiest diets. Data from …

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 …

The influence of dietary nitrate (NO 3−) supplementation on indices of maximal sprint and
intermittent exercise performance is unclear. Purpose To investigate the effects of NO 3 …

Context Depleted nitric oxide levels in the human body play a major role in cardiovascular
disease pathogenesis. Inorganic nitrate/nitrite (rich dietary sources include beetroot and …

Improving cerebrovascular function may be a key mechanism whereby a healthy lifestyle, of
which a healthy diet combined with increased physical activity levels is a cornerstone …

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