Beet Juice Lowers High Blood Pressure Naturally

by Christian Goodman

You asked, we answered. The small info piece I ran this week on the benefits of beets and beet juice got a huge response. I was a little surprised at how interesting this little red gem is to so many people.

Right away, my inbox was flooded with questions, and the top 3 most common are addressed below:

– Where do I get beet juice?

– How much should I eat/drink?

– Can Diabetics drink beet juice?

Let’s start with the first question. Another related question I got with this was “can I just have the juice that comes in the canned beets?”

The answer there is no. The beet juice I am referring to in the posting this week is actual beet root juice that you either juice yourself or find at a local health food store.

The juice that comes from canned beets has very little, if any, nutritive content, since the canning process itself clobbers the strength of what would have been there raw. Additionally, the canning process involves a ton of sodium and way too much sugar. So, no canned beet juice.

If you juice it yourself, you will want to mix it with another kind of fruit or vegetable, such as carrots and spinach. Spinach helps to mitigate your urine and skin developing a reddish tone, and carrots are a great way to add sweetness.

If you buy it bottled from a health food store, try to find one that doesn’t have a lot of filler in it…especially corn syrup. Beet root juice (fermented and bottled) is already high in calories and sugar, so no additional sugar should ever be added. Most national supplement brands will have a bottled beet root juice available for retail purchase.

As far as the actual amount to consume…this is for the most part up to you and your love (or not) of beets. Eating cooked beets is great, but I would limit it to steamed, sliced beets and not the commercially canned ones (for reasons listed above) and limit your serving size to 1 cup.

For beet root juice, it doesn’t take much for this powerful antioxidant to give you benefit. In 8 ounces, you can generally expect to find a couple grams of protein along with fair amounts of Vitamin A, calcium, choline, and Vitamin B-6. A little really does go a long way.

This is, however, NOT one of those juices where if a little does a little good a lot should do a LOT of good. NO. This is one to use in moderation. Overdoing it, especially if you are juicing the raw beets can result in numbness and tingling in your throat, chills, and headache.

That’s why you want to mix the juice with something else, or at least dilute it. While a little of the juice has been shown to be good for your kidneys, too much can cause kidney stones. So just be smart about this and always talk to a health food store manager or better yet, a dietician, about recommended serving sizes.

Finally, the question of “Can Diabetics have beet root juice?”

Of course they can, but the better question is – SHOULD they? The answer here is generally only in limited amounts. As mentioned before, too much of this juice can be hard on the kidneys, and people with diabetes, especially Type II don’t need any extra insult there.

I also mentioned above how much natural sugar is in beets. In an 8 ounce glass of commercially produced fermented beet root juice, you may find as much as 26g of carbohydrates.

For other foods in its family, this is a lot considering its Glycemic index is around 64 (moderately high). Its Glycemic Load is a 5, which is a little higher than the huge variety of fruits and vegetables that would be a better substitute because of the kidney issue.

Conversely, the same amount of carrots would only score a 39 on the GI and has a Glycemic load of 3. Carrots and beets are commonly compared to one another because of the high Vitamin A count in each, the fact that they are both sweet roots, and the variety of ways they can be cooked, juiced, eaten and drank.

The benefits, aside from the vitamin content in beets, have been shown to help with

– Boosting energy levels

– Enhancing eye health

– Improving liver health

– Improving circulation

– Increasing metabolism

– Relieving anemia

But, only when consumed properly and using in moderation. For more ideas on how to reach your health and wellness goals with weight loss and lowering blood pressure, check out my natural wellness guides today.

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40 Comments

Carmeta Thomas on February 5, 2011 at 12:01 pm

I have discovered the benefits of beetroot juice in controlling my high blood pressure. I used to take Atenolol and Bendroflumethiazide. I now juice beetroot, cucumber, apples, carrots, parsley, and another vegetable called cho cho, from the West Indies, and it controls my high blood pressure. I do not now take the Atenol. I check my blood pressure every day.
diane Bruckman on February 5, 2011 at 1:33 pm

Thanks for the information on beets. This has been very helpful.
vanne on February 5, 2011 at 4:03 pm

I found that if you drink too much, you will know by how your throat feels.
Allen Homier on February 5, 2011 at 5:15 pm

I liked this article ,was very interesting and informative thanks Al
Reiko Schwab on February 5, 2011 at 5:35 pm

The information is something I was looking for. Very useful.

Thank you.

RS
Barry Goodman on February 6, 2011 at 1:42 am

Hi Christian,

I love these juicy snippets about reducing blood pressure…..

Garlic, beets etcetera.

Thanks,

Barry
Carmen on February 6, 2011 at 4:33 am

Hi I truly love beetroot juice … I ALWAYS feel wonderful after a glass of beetroot, carrot and apple … truly lifts spirits and simply ensures my equilibrium is in great shape! I try to have beetroot juice with carrot ^& apple daily or at least twice weekly.

Thanks
CK
John Miller on February 6, 2011 at 7:23 am

Christian

Thanks for the info.

Do you cook the beet before you juice it, ir is it uncooked?

Secondly would have a glass of beet juice and the rest withy celery or carrot be about right?

Regards

John
Ethel Mumford on February 6, 2011 at 1:16 pm

I live out in the country and am a fair distance from a natural health food store, which doesn’t allow me a great deal of access to natural root Beets. There are towns nearby, but don’t carry beets as they don’t seem to be a very popular veg, although I love them myself.
I eat a lot of veggies and fruit, not canne but cut up and roasted with olive oil in the oven, with a piece of fish or chicken. I also eat a variety of nuts, especially walnuts, brazil nuts and almonds.
Is thereanything I can eat to balance hormones, as teh Dr wants me off Estrogen and I am now weaned down to a patch of 25 estraderm weekly.
Enjoy your website, have purchased a blood pressue and diabetes book, and control my diabetes with food and so far my checkups are great. I have inherited high cholesterol, so had to start taking Lipitor as everything natural was tried, so I take CQ10 so I don’t have rhe pain as when I first started, and I know that the drugs are deadly.
Keep up the info using natural ways as they are far safer than the alternative. I’d love to find a natural way to get my cholesterol #’s under control.
Thanks again
EM
Anonymous on February 6, 2011 at 3:01 pm

Thanks for the information on beets. I will start drinking it.
Anonymous on February 7, 2011 at 2:00 am

Try baking the beetroot and serve with other vegetables
the beetroot is very nice.
Barry Goodman on February 7, 2011 at 2:31 am

Dear Christian,
I am unable to utilise suggested site.
However my suggestion is blood pressure control.
You have covered it particularly well . I appreciate the on going updates. I realise there are so many health topics to cover but blood pressure is the subject that interests me most.

Best wishes
Barry Goodman
Earl on February 7, 2011 at 4:15 am

Many thanks, Useful, and will be tracking my b. pressure as i ramp up usage. Beets aren’t difficult to grow either for those who have difficulty buying them.
” You are what you eat” certainly is true and the medical “PROFESS”ion seems to have largely forgotten it.
Zamerian Liston on February 7, 2011 at 9:21 pm

Thanks for the information in regard to the beet juice. I would like to suggest another remedy for lowering cholesterol. I have lowered my cholesterol tremendously. Eat a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast every morning. Add a teaspoon of ground cinnamon or more if you like.My doctor asked me what did I do to get my cholesterol levels under 200. It really works. You can use the oatmeal with the variety of flavors if you prefer. It really works!
Herman on February 8, 2011 at 2:08 pm

Christian,
you are a god send. the infomation you provide to us is life saving. it saves us a lot of money, time and bad health.please keep it up your program is saving lives.
thanks
herman singleton
Vincent White on February 8, 2011 at 6:17 pm

I did the only thing a 61 year old with a history of years of high blood pressure could. I stopped went out and bought some beets and organic carrots and ran them thru juicer raw then forty minutes later sat down with the blood pressure machine after reading high this morning. Who would have guest came down to 110/75 for first time in a long time so beet juice and I will be come close friends again.
Sincerey Vince White
Anonymous on February 10, 2011 at 4:33 am

looks like I have try beet juice, thank you.frb
Anonymous on February 10, 2011 at 4:47 am

definitely have to drink the beet juice..tanx-much
stan on February 10, 2011 at 2:12 pm

while beet juice is wonderful it like to clean
so if you do straight beet juice stay close to the
bathroom
Mary Ann on February 10, 2011 at 3:24 pm

Would just buying jars of beets at the grocery store do the same thing? Or is it necessary to go buy a juicer and fresh beets to get the same result?
Mary Ann on February 10, 2011 at 3:30 pm

Thank you so much for all the info on high blood pressure and beet juice. I live in the country and only go shopping every few weeks, but the next time I go, I will definitely get some fresh beets and make some of the juice. I love your site.
Lindylou on February 12, 2011 at 9:46 am

Very useful information; and I appreciate the comments as much as the original article. Please clarify whether the beet should be raw or cooked before juicing. Thx
Randall on February 12, 2011 at 1:19 pm

I grow beets in my veggie garden and store them for winter use. I love ’em. Now I discover they’re actually good for my high BP! Thanks.
Lisa on February 13, 2011 at 12:09 am

A FABULOUS Beet Juice Drink is Beet Root, Lemon, Fresh Ginger Root and apple, tastes like lemonade!!
Ted Yeomans on February 14, 2011 at 3:27 am

Thank you

I have found that beetroot and carrot with a little apple make a very nice juice, I even put some of the leave in the juicer and all ways leave the Skin on the beet when juicing all the fruits…
Ted
Johnnie on February 15, 2011 at 3:14 pm

Thank for the information Ilike this iam going to try it
TERESA on February 16, 2011 at 12:10 pm

THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH FOR YOUR FANTASTIC INFORMATIONS ABOUT LOWERING OF THE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE. BLESS YOU ALWAYS.
Pat on February 19, 2011 at 2:33 pm

I have had high blood pressure and been on medication for a long time with BP readings as high as 210/114 as recent as Monday.
Medication doesnt seem to work ; will try the beet juice. How much beets should be used?,
bent striegler on February 22, 2011 at 5:07 pm

boy where have you been i sure like your graet stof onbeet juice its amacing dogtors do not tell you .but i guess many of them are in the pockets of drug companies have a good day bent
Jennifer Figueroa on February 22, 2011 at 11:34 pm

Hi Love the article, It is also excellent for preventing Gallbladder problems, cleanses the liver, and I agree, I mix it with carrot juice cabbage juice freshly juiced, of course. Thanks for your research, and for looking out for the people!!!!!
Dennis E. on February 23, 2011 at 12:53 am

I have tried beetroot juice supplements. Would that accomplish the same goal of reducing high blood pressure?
manoeas2 on February 24, 2011 at 1:59 am

Hi, Christian, You Have a great website with Fantastic info.
Love it.
Petrit on March 5, 2011 at 6:01 pm

Thanks for your informtion.Its very interesting and useful.
yolly manlapaz on June 11, 2011 at 3:35 am

i always read all the information you had sent to my
yahoo mail,thanks God for having you,very informative
and really helpful
Steve on September 13, 2011 at 2:41 am

Really good read. Great to know! Now I need to get me some beets!
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Jamie Comrie on October 15, 2012 at 4:19 pm

Brilliant thanks for the update.
Crisanto Carza Aquino on October 16, 2012 at 11:05 pm

Yes, Its truly effective because beet root contains nitrate to lower high blood pressure every other day I use to drink beetroot juice mix with apple, carrot, celery, and its control my blood pressure.
Angelo Canlas on October 19, 2012 at 5:06 am

Where can I buy this beets and what do they look like?
Gladys Johnson-Sands on January 29, 2013 at 11:07 pm

Your articles are always informative and I think it's always good to know some of the natural things we can use to improve our health.

Beet Juice Lowers High Blood Pressure Naturally

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