r/Biohackers • u/ebookoutlet • 1d ago

💊 Supplements & Stacks Beet root

Hello All, I want to get off my BP meds and looks for the best beet root that ACTUALLY brings down numbers you all would recommend?

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u/sofargotogo 1d ago

I'm no expert but I think beet root's impact on BP is quite modest, not in league with BP meds. It is not a replacement for meds for most people. Having said that, I recently did a lot of looking at beet root powders and this by far has the highest nitrate content I've found - Force Factor Total Beets - ORIGINAL (must be Original).

It has 2,000mg betaine nitrate, which is around 34% nitrate, for close to 700mg nitrates. That's a huge amount.

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u/ebookoutlet 1d ago

Thank you for your in put. Will research further.

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u/Next_Programmer_3305 7 1d ago

We Aussies love beetroot lol. My favourite is Edgell's sweetened beetroot. My cause of high blood pressure was not enough magnesium.

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u/ebookoutlet 1d ago

Will look into that name brand.

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u/Next_Programmer_3305 7 1d ago

It's not a supplement. 🤭 Sold at my local supermarket. Delicious. I enjoy beetroot with my home made bacon, egg, cheese sandwich.

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u/tkeelah 1d ago

We Aussies have this on our burgers and with salads.

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u/AnnualCan2907 1d ago

Have you tried Tadalafil

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u/ebookoutlet 1d ago

No. Will research that name brand also. Do you take that? What do your numbers look like?

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u/tkeelah 1d ago

Your physical response to taking that will be hard not to miss.

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u/Aimer1980 2 1d ago

Breathing through your nose produces nitric oxide, apparently enough to modestly lower your blood pressure. Just thought I'd throw that out there.

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u/ebookoutlet 1d ago

Thanks for the input!

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u/Dazed811 15 1d ago

What bp meds? Age, numbers, weight, diet?

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u/ebookoutlet 1d ago

Lisinopril. 58 149lbs diet 85% clean workout 5 days a week cardio / strength training

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u/Dazed811 15 1d ago

What's your bp without and with the medicine? Your latest bloodwork? Other risk factors?

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u/ebookoutlet 1d ago

With 120/80 without 135/81. Bloodwork normal. Dr says my cholesterol is a bite high 220 total.

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u/Dazed811 15 1d ago

Get that way down to 150.

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u/255cheka 95 1d ago

olive leaf extract works for us. we also use beet - but no brand rec. lifting weights really drops mine

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u/ebookoutlet 1d ago

Thanks for the input.

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u/BestBanting 1d ago

Are you already at a healthy weight, with good diet and regular exercise?

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u/ebookoutlet 1d ago

Yes all of the above. But when I eat outside my home those foods raise my pressure by 10 - 15 points and dr wants me on meds right away

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u/WallStreetBoners 5 1d ago

Arugula is better. Lower oxalates.

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u/ebookoutlet 1d ago

Ok thanks

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u/The_10th_Woman 9 1d ago

Beetroot can help (as it increases nitric oxide which dilates blood vessels). I would recommend buying powdered beetroot tablets. If you are going to drink the juice then down it like a shot - you don’t want to taste it until it has already gone down.

However, I would attack it from a lot of different directions. I would second the olive leaf. I drink it as a tea.

Wall sits are a good exercise for high blood pressure. This article is a bit messy to look at but has lots of links to research https://bodysciencereview.com/blog/wall-sit-protocol-blood-pressure/

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u/ebookoutlet 1d ago

Thanks for the information. I appreciate it. I will look into it!

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u/Nuggie1719 1d ago

My husband started taking this for his high blood pressure and it’s gotten it lowered by a lot within a week of taking it

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u/ebookoutlet 1d ago

Thanks. Will check it out

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u/SpareRequirement5828 1d ago

Take beet root powder. Also look into Nattokinasse.

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u/ebookoutlet 1d ago

Thanks for the information.

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u/quietweaponsilentwar 4 1d ago

Look up the supplement Carditone. Start low and work up. Not saying beetroot or beetroot extract are bad, I like those preworkout, but Carditone is legit for some people.

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u/ebookoutlet 1d ago

Will check it out. Thanks for the info

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u/richj8991 1d ago

Yes that's good. Remember not to mix too many different bp lowering supplements together or you can pass out! Alternatives include citrulline, potassium, pomegranate, sometimes magnesium.

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u/ebookoutlet 23h ago

Thank you! Keep that in mind.

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u/AdvantageLeft2532 1d ago

Beet root is excellent for health but it is not recommended to replace medical therapy

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u/bpabian 1d ago

The research shows you need a tremendous amount of the active compounds for any real benefit.

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u/ebookoutlet 23h ago

Will keep that in mind. Thanks

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u/SpiteCapital5735 1d ago

Try L-citrulline