Chewing sugary gum after eating certain veggies is good for your heart: study
Researchers at King's College London found that chewing sugary gum after eating nitrate-rich vegetables reduces blood pressure. The study identifies beetroot, spinach, and kale as effective vegetables for this heart health benefit. The findings are published in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology.
What changed
New research identifies a specific link between sugar-containing gum and the enhanced cardiovascular effects of nitrate-rich vegetables.
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Sugary Gum After Nitrate-Rich Vegetables Lowers Blood Pressure
confidence 100%Researchers at King's College London found that chewing sugary gum after eating nitrate-rich vegetables reduces blood pressure. The study identifies beetroot, spinach, and kale as effective vegetables for this heart health benefit. The findings are published in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology.
What's confirmed:
- Chewing sugary gum after eating nitrate-rich vegetables such as beetroot, spinach, and kale lowers blood pressure.
- Researchers at King's College London conducted the study.
- The study was published in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology.
- Chewing sugar-containing gum enhances the cardiovascular benefits of nitrate-rich vegetables.
Still unconfirmed:
- Juice from a specific vegetable lowers blood pressure within two weeks.
- A 50p supermarket swap could lower blood pressure readings.