This small study could point the way to new approaches for getting more from foods like beets and leafy greens.

Beetroot and leafy green vegetables are well known for supporting heart health because they contain large amounts of nitrate.

A new study suggests that a small change after a meal may influence the body’s ability to utilize nutrients.

A new study found that regular consumption of beetroot juice managed to affect blood pressure in older adults, likely through a change in the composition of oral bacteria.

Chewing sugary gum after beetroot juice may temporarily boost nitrite production and modestly lower blood pressure by enhancing oral bacteria activity, a study finds.