Chewing Gum After Eating Beetroot May Help Lower Blood Pressure: Study

Summary

A recent study has found that chewing sugar-based gum after consuming beetroot juice may help lower blood pressure, as it enhances the body's natural process of converting nitrate into beneficial compounds. The study showed that participants who chewed sugar-based gum had a modest reduction in blood pressure, with an average drop of around 3 millimeters of mercury in systolic blood pressure and 2 millimeters of mercury in diastolic pressure. However, researchers emphasize that this is not a recommended treatment for high blood pressure, as the effect was temporary and long-term use of sugary gum may have negative effects on dental and metabolic health.