Tag: Nitrates
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Beets – a very nutritious vegetable
Beets is a bulbous vegetable and contains many nutrients such as vitamins A, C, B6, folic acid, potassium, sodium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, a good amount of protein 1.6 grams per 100 grams, 9.6 grams of carbohydrates of which 2.6 are fiber. They contain about 50 calories per 100 grams. Benefits of beets Beets has…
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10 Types of Foods That Can Trigger Migraines
Migraines are a clinically recognized condition that affects 8-20% of the population. Factors associated with migraines include hereditary monoamine oxidase (MAO) deficiency, stress, unbalanced diet, skipping meals, crash diets, hormonal changes (which is why women suffer more), changes in sleep habits or lack of sleep, jet lag, and certain medications. Approximately 15% of migraine…
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Nitrates
Nitrates improve exercise endurance by enhancing “running economy.” They increase plasma nitrate concentrations to increase nitric oxide, which has a variety of vascular and metabolic effects that reduce oxygen cost during exercise. This means that athletes can achieve better performance with the same amount of oxygen they consume or maintain the same level of performance…
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