DR. MERCOLA FERMENTED BEET POWDER 5.29oz

It has been shown that raw beet (or beetroot) juice lowers blood pressure thanks to the natural nitrates that are converted into nitric oxide in your body. Nitric oxide helps relax and dilate blood vessels, which improves blood flow.

Additionally, beet juice could increase endurance during exercise by up to 16%, and it has been shown to improve muscle capacity by 13% in people who suffer from heart failure

Fermenting the beet gives it all the health benefits of raw beet—which become even more bioavailable through fermentation—plus the beneficial bacteria and enzymes that result from fermentation. The fermentation process serves to reduce the naturally present sugar in the beet while increasing the bioavailability of its nutrients.

With a slightly sweet and subtly earthy flavor, fermented red beet can be used as an energy drink after training or to increase the nutrient content of soups, stews, or sauces. It is also an excellent natural substitute for artificial colorings in baking cakes.

In general, the benefits of fermented foods are the following:

Water-soluble forms are produced that improve their digestion, and an acidification occurs that enhances the absorption of minerals.

Its nutritional profile is rebalanced by reducing its sugar content while its protein and polyunsaturated fatty acid profile increases.

Bioactive forms are created that do not require metabolization.

A probiotic effect occurs that improves intestinal flora, digestibility, provides vitamins, and supports the immune system.

It eliminates pathogenic organisms through bacteriocins or lactic acid generated in the process and inhibits antinutritional or potentially harmful substances.

Fermented foods not only preserve themselves for long periods of time, but also acquire unique and enhanced organoleptic and nutritional properties.

Indications and uses

Improves endurance during physical exercise.

Reduces blood pressure and systemic inflammation.

Antioxidant properties.