Although there are no scientific studies on beet juice to treat erectile dysfunction, some men try it because they know it’s high in nitrates.
Beet juice for high blood pressure
One reason that men try beet juice is because high blood pressure is a cause of erectile dysfunction and there is a small amount of research showing that beet juice lowers blood pressure. A 2014 study published in the journal Hypertension found that drinking a cup of beetroot juice lowered blood pressure as well as some medications.
Why beet juice might help
The formula is pretty simple: beet juice is high in nitrates, which your body turns into nitric oxide, which serves as a vasodilator to open blood vessels. Nitric oxide also helps maintain pressure on the spongy erectile tissue, the corpus cavernosum, to create and maintain and erection.
Consuming beet juice
First, talk to your doctor to ensure that it’s safe for you to drink the nitrate-rich juice. Be sure to discuss how much you can consume daily, as there is no approved recommendation.
You can buy beet juice by the jar or at some juice bars, but the best way may be to make it yourself. Just blend some fresh beets (including the greens) in a juicer. You can add other fruits or vegetables or even ginger for taste, but you probably won’t need any sweetener as beets are already naturally sweet.
Beyond beet juice
While some men have tried beet juice to treat erectile dysfunction, it’s a doctor-recommended treatment. Top erectile dysfunction drugs, such as Viagra, are FDA approved and have been shown to help the majority of men with erectile dysfunction.
Talk to your doctor about getting a prescription today.
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