Vegetable Nitrates
PhytochemicalFound in leafy greens and beets; boost nitric oxide production
Food Sources
Foods that contain Vegetable Nitrates.
- Dark Green Leafy Vegetables
Source: How Not to Age
- Beets
Source: How Not to Age
Health Benefits
Health conditions that Vegetable Nitrates may influence, based on research.
Improves
- Erectile dysfunction
Vegetable nitrates boost nitric oxide allowing blood vessel relaxation; eating greens associated with reduced rates of heart disease and a 'veggie Viagra' effect
Source: How Not to Age
- Gingivitis
Nitrates from greens and beets play antimicrobial role in saliva; proven in RCT to alleviate gum inflammation
Source: How Not to Age
Protects Against
- Glaucoma
Harvard studies of 100,000+ people: higher nitrate intake from green leafy vegetables associated with significantly lower glaucoma risk; kale/collard 1+ serving/month had half the odds of glaucoma
Source: How Not to Age
Recipes with Vegetable Nitrates
Recipes featuring foods that contain Vegetable Nitrates.
Sources
- How Not to Age