Beet juice could help body beat altitude

[BlackHatGuy]

So says Scientific American…. http://www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/episode/beet-juice-could-help-body-beat-altitude/

[Richard Fischel]

maybe that’s why the eastern European climbers do so well. borscht. for ease of transport you may just want to ask your doctor for a cialis prescription if you're planning to spend some time at altitude. similar effect keeping you blood vessels dilated. added benefit of not needing a center tent pole.

[John S.]

Pseudoscience.

[Taiga]

There have been studies that indicate it helps with endurance.

[Greg Mihalik]

John S. said – "Pseudoscience." Citations please. Versus – Science Daily Oct 12, 2015 – Drinking nitrate-rich beet juice helps improve blood vessel function at altitude by giving the body alternative building blocks to make nitric oxide. National Center for Biotechnology Information by DJ Muggeridge – ‎2014 – ‎Cited by 28 – ‎Related articles A single dose of beetroot juice enhances cycling performance in simulated altitude. Muggeridge DJ(1), Howe CC, Spendiff O, Pedlar C, James PE, Easton C. University of the West of Scotland UWS research reveals beetroot juice boosts athletic performance at altitude. 11 Jul 2013.

[Eric Blumensaadt]

I can say from long experience (since 2004) that taking L-Arginine tablets, which generates nitric oxide (NO2) in the blood definitely DOES increase my O2 uptake.

When I forget to the these tablets when at high altitudes (over 7,000 ft.) I definitely am reminded by more labored breathing and a slower “2nd wind” recovery.

And then there is the benefit of NO2 in the blood for male erectile “ability”.

 

 

[Nick Gatel]

Y’all may want to consider potential side effects.

 

. . .  sorry, I couldn’t resist!

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