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How To Reduce Heart Attack Risk With Juice? Know The Popular Veggie That Works
Beetroot juice contains nitrates which dilate blood vessels and improve blood flow thereby mitigating hypertension and subsequent damage. Participants involved in the study also noted a significant improvement in health without need for much medication in the process. The drink is also effective in ensuring that stents last longer.
Updated Jun 12, 2023 | 12:29 PM IST
According to experts from Queen Mary University from London, drinking only 70ml of beetroot juice a day can work wonders to lower the risk of a heart attack by over 50 per cent.
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New Delhi: Heart health is a serious cause of concern for the current generation especially since the covid pandemic kicked off. Due to inflammation or any other factor, children as young as 13 years-of-age have also been suffering from life-threatening heart attacks. And while diet and lifestyle has the most important role to play in reducing the risk, a particular vegetable juice is known to work best for the purpose – it is beetroot juice. Read on to know how the deep-red coloured drink can help you fight heart attack risk.
How does beetroot juice reduce heart attack risk?
According to experts from Queen Mary University from London, drinking only 70ml of beetroot juice a day can work wonders to lower the risk of a heart attack by over 50 per cent. It can also help reduce complications in patients with a stent in just six months.
Beetroot juice contains nitrates which dilate blood vessels and improve blood flow thereby mitigating hypertension and subsequent damage. Participants involved in the study also noted a significant improvement in health without need for much medication in the process. The drink is also effective in ensuring that stents last longer.
How to reduce heart attack risk ?
While genetic factors cannot be altered, there are some simple tips that can help people reduce heart attack risk:
- Quit smoking
- Limit or end alcohol intake
- Take prescribed medication timely
- Try to maintain a healthy weight
- Workout regularly
- Eat healthy food, follow a balanced diet
- Keep blood pressure and
cholesterol under control - Take the prescribed medication regularly
Disclaimer: Tips and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purposes only and should not be construed as professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or a dietician before starting any fitness programme or making any changes to your diet.
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