It’s interesting that the study authors chose the oral pills vs. powders. Seems like it would better mimic eating beet root over drinking a powder mixed in water. I’m curious if there are any studies comparing the effects of different administration routes since so many beet root products come in powder form.
The more contamination from industry, the more captured agencies defer to allowing higher numbers at the expense of the population. Lead is an exception, as agencies have lowered levels over time, and the standard is in ppb.
As you are obviously aware, there's no known safe level of lead exposure; particularly in children. The CDC's reference value is 3.5 micrograms per dL for blood lead levels. What exposures in the diet will bring an adult to that level? How does impairment in kidney or liver function affect that? I don't remember ever going over that in toxicology class.
By the way, water is set by the EPA with lead at 15 ppb.
Supplements are generally tested for lead in parts per billion (ppb) to ensure accuracy for trace contamination, though results may sometimes be reported in parts per million (ppm) or micrograms per gram (
). While ppm is used for higher concentrations, ppb provides the precise, low-level detection necessary for consumer safety.
Key details:
Precision: High-quality, third-party tested supplements should measure heavy metals in ppb.
Safety Limits: Contaminant levels are often assessed based on stringent standards, such as California Proposition 65, which can translate to very low ppb levels per serving.
Examples: Studies on supplements, such as prenatal vitamins, often report results in ppb, with some products showing lead levels in the range of 10s to hundreds of ppb.
Comparison: 1 ppm is equal to 1,000 ppb. Testing only in ppm (e.g., 1–5 ppm) may not be sensitive enough to detect harmful levels of lead in supplements.
EWG
EWG
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For the most accurate safety information, look for products that provide a Certificate of Analysis (COA) listing, specifically detailing the parts per billion (ppb) for lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury.
Great overview of the surveillance methodology. This raises the question in my mind about the toxicology. How do measurements of toxic metals in food and supplements affect the final outcome in micrograms/dL? There are significant variables; overall nutritional status, the fiber content of the substance, the presence of trace minerals and other agents that may act as binding agents, the health of the gut biome and inflammation present to disrupt the tight junctions of the bowel wall mucosa, the status of mucosal barrier, and the pH of the stomach are a few that may affect that final serum reading.
In other words, a number ingested is not a number absorbed, which is good news. We want zero, but we aren't going to get it. How can we be our best biochemically to handle the exposure?
What should also be considered is heavy metals in the body are stored in the tissues, bones and organs while the tests analyze blood and urine levels. I don't think people drinking bone broth are aware of this exposure either
You must look at the research of Dr Mark Sloan. Beet Root is like taking Viagra for the brain. Not a long term healthy option. It is still used for blood pressure by some doctors. The conservative research is coming out hot and heavy. It's starting to pile on each other. Im already taking almost $200 a month in supplements. We have to slow this "good hysteria" down.
A lot of the organic powdered beetroot supplements come from China. I grow my own but the bandicoots disturb the seedlings so I only harvest half of what I sow.
Superb report, Nicolas, and I endorse this message 100%, based upon personal experience spanning many years, now, after I learned about Dr. Nathan Bryan's (Houston Health Sciences) patented discovery and formulation called NEO 40 DAILY. This nitric oxide boosting formulation uses beet root and several other ingredients, and dilates the blood vessels, lowering blood pressure, and increasing oxygen delivery. I used it daily for a two week period, and actually experienced notable muscle changes that were remarkable. I enjoyed clarity of mind during this period as well, and using it ever since, make note of when I feel the need to supplement. I grow my own beets and freeze dry them, then powder them, using them in several iterations, and enjoy outperforming my peers and siblings in most metrics. The red pottage mentioned in the Bible, (Genesis 25: 30,KJV), was likely beet based soup, i.e. Borscht). I would think that many chess masters, composers and inventors were raised on beet soup, Borscht, the word itself originating from Yiddish. Borscht is still used extensively in the Ukraine, Poland and Russia, by descendants of Jacob, the first Borscht soup master, later known as Israel, father of the twelve tribes populating part of every nation of the world.
We've grown beets in the garden for decades, store them in the root cellar all winter, and eat them daily at lunch, about half a small beet, RAW. It takes a bit of chewing so the benefit should be the same or better. I feel smarter already! It has, however, not prevented my wife's Parkinson's and dementia.
Sorry about your wife. Dementia runs in my family and I hope to prevent/reverse cognitive decline based on the research of Prof. David Smith (ret.) Oxford Uni., and Patrick Holford.
While benefits can come from ramping up the production of nitric oxide inside of a person's body, we should keep in mind that there are potentially-devastating downsides to it also.
Wild swings in nitric oxide in the presence of an environmental stressor -- such as wireless radiation from 5G cell towers nearby -- can produce the very dangerous molecule, peroxynitrite, and it can even create methemoglobinemia ("mountain climbers' sickness").
In the extreme, if you added enough nitrate/nitrite to a town's water supply, and then you hit them with wireless radiation, then you would be able to create the impression that the town was suffering from a respiratory pathogen -- because pulse oximeter readings on everyone in the town would tend toward 85% (the reading when a large proportion of hemoglobin is methemoglobin).
Betanin is the major red betacyanin pigment in red beet and other betalain-producing plants, with strong antioxidant and radical-scavenging properties. It is water‑soluble, nitrogen‑containing, and often used as a natural food colorant
I use a Vitamix blender and mix organic Beets, Banana, Organic spinach, Organic Blueberries, Organic Apple and Pineapple and drink it every day and have been doing it for years. It might seem a little inconvenient but it's the most effective way to consume these Vegies and Fruits.
Where to get lead free beetroot?
Check healthrangerstore. All of his products are thoroughly tested for metals and other contaminants like glyphosate.
Okay thank you so much!
It’s interesting that the study authors chose the oral pills vs. powders. Seems like it would better mimic eating beet root over drinking a powder mixed in water. I’m curious if there are any studies comparing the effects of different administration routes since so many beet root products come in powder form.
That was going to be my question.
I am still concerned because the standard is to measure parts per million when it should be parts per billion.
The more contamination from industry, the more captured agencies defer to allowing higher numbers at the expense of the population. Lead is an exception, as agencies have lowered levels over time, and the standard is in ppb.
As you are obviously aware, there's no known safe level of lead exposure; particularly in children. The CDC's reference value is 3.5 micrograms per dL for blood lead levels. What exposures in the diet will bring an adult to that level? How does impairment in kidney or liver function affect that? I don't remember ever going over that in toxicology class.
By the way, water is set by the EPA with lead at 15 ppb.
here is what google says:
Supplements are generally tested for lead in parts per billion (ppb) to ensure accuracy for trace contamination, though results may sometimes be reported in parts per million (ppm) or micrograms per gram (
). While ppm is used for higher concentrations, ppb provides the precise, low-level detection necessary for consumer safety.
Key details:
Precision: High-quality, third-party tested supplements should measure heavy metals in ppb.
Safety Limits: Contaminant levels are often assessed based on stringent standards, such as California Proposition 65, which can translate to very low ppb levels per serving.
Examples: Studies on supplements, such as prenatal vitamins, often report results in ppb, with some products showing lead levels in the range of 10s to hundreds of ppb.
Comparison: 1 ppm is equal to 1,000 ppb. Testing only in ppm (e.g., 1–5 ppm) may not be sensitive enough to detect harmful levels of lead in supplements.
EWG
EWG
+4
For the most accurate safety information, look for products that provide a Certificate of Analysis (COA) listing, specifically detailing the parts per billion (ppb) for lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury.
Great overview of the surveillance methodology. This raises the question in my mind about the toxicology. How do measurements of toxic metals in food and supplements affect the final outcome in micrograms/dL? There are significant variables; overall nutritional status, the fiber content of the substance, the presence of trace minerals and other agents that may act as binding agents, the health of the gut biome and inflammation present to disrupt the tight junctions of the bowel wall mucosa, the status of mucosal barrier, and the pH of the stomach are a few that may affect that final serum reading.
In other words, a number ingested is not a number absorbed, which is good news. We want zero, but we aren't going to get it. How can we be our best biochemically to handle the exposure?
What should also be considered is heavy metals in the body are stored in the tissues, bones and organs while the tests analyze blood and urine levels. I don't think people drinking bone broth are aware of this exposure either
How long did the effect last?
"I know you've been preparing beetroot..! I've caught you red-handed..!"
You must look at the research of Dr Mark Sloan. Beet Root is like taking Viagra for the brain. Not a long term healthy option. It is still used for blood pressure by some doctors. The conservative research is coming out hot and heavy. It's starting to pile on each other. Im already taking almost $200 a month in supplements. We have to slow this "good hysteria" down.
Do the dangers outweigh the benefits for, say, before taking the SATs?
A lot of the organic powdered beetroot supplements come from China. I grow my own but the bandicoots disturb the seedlings so I only harvest half of what I sow.
We need to protect our food supply by defeating orr amending this farm bill.
https://childrenshealthdefense.org/community/take-action-urge-your-senators-and-congressional-representatives-to-amend-the-farm-bill/#form
A nice way to take beets ( keep the skin on just wash them) maybe not as above by Deep Dive ☝️
How to Make Beet Kvass - A Probiotic Rich Fermented Drink for Good Gut Health
https://youtu.be/sSOF39rrkEk
Superb report, Nicolas, and I endorse this message 100%, based upon personal experience spanning many years, now, after I learned about Dr. Nathan Bryan's (Houston Health Sciences) patented discovery and formulation called NEO 40 DAILY. This nitric oxide boosting formulation uses beet root and several other ingredients, and dilates the blood vessels, lowering blood pressure, and increasing oxygen delivery. I used it daily for a two week period, and actually experienced notable muscle changes that were remarkable. I enjoyed clarity of mind during this period as well, and using it ever since, make note of when I feel the need to supplement. I grow my own beets and freeze dry them, then powder them, using them in several iterations, and enjoy outperforming my peers and siblings in most metrics. The red pottage mentioned in the Bible, (Genesis 25: 30,KJV), was likely beet based soup, i.e. Borscht). I would think that many chess masters, composers and inventors were raised on beet soup, Borscht, the word itself originating from Yiddish. Borscht is still used extensively in the Ukraine, Poland and Russia, by descendants of Jacob, the first Borscht soup master, later known as Israel, father of the twelve tribes populating part of every nation of the world.
We've grown beets in the garden for decades, store them in the root cellar all winter, and eat them daily at lunch, about half a small beet, RAW. It takes a bit of chewing so the benefit should be the same or better. I feel smarter already! It has, however, not prevented my wife's Parkinson's and dementia.
Sorry about your wife. Dementia runs in my family and I hope to prevent/reverse cognitive decline based on the research of Prof. David Smith (ret.) Oxford Uni., and Patrick Holford.
Nic,
While benefits can come from ramping up the production of nitric oxide inside of a person's body, we should keep in mind that there are potentially-devastating downsides to it also.
Wild swings in nitric oxide in the presence of an environmental stressor -- such as wireless radiation from 5G cell towers nearby -- can produce the very dangerous molecule, peroxynitrite, and it can even create methemoglobinemia ("mountain climbers' sickness").
In the extreme, if you added enough nitrate/nitrite to a town's water supply, and then you hit them with wireless radiation, then you would be able to create the impression that the town was suffering from a respiratory pathogen -- because pulse oximeter readings on everyone in the town would tend toward 85% (the reading when a large proportion of hemoglobin is methemoglobin).
I wonder if beetroot powder has the same effect. This has also been shown to have a marked influence over high blood pressure, as well….????
Beet Root is Beet Root. Powder easier to take Bulk Supplements has Organic Beet Root Powder 3.5 g serving.
A a friend lowered her blood pressure significantly by drinking fresh beet juice daily. Her medication for her blood pressure was not very effective.
Betanin is the major red betacyanin pigment in red beet and other betalain-producing plants, with strong antioxidant and radical-scavenging properties. It is water‑soluble, nitrogen‑containing, and often used as a natural food colorant
https://www.perplexity.ai/search/antiviral-betanin-XPUCmp3PRM6mXe2E4wMbzw#0
Betanin shows promising antiviral activity in vitro against several viruses, but evidence is still preclinical and not yet clinically actionable
I use a Vitamix blender and mix organic Beets, Banana, Organic spinach, Organic Blueberries, Organic Apple and Pineapple and drink it every day and have been doing it for years. It might seem a little inconvenient but it's the most effective way to consume these Vegies and Fruits.
Thank you Nicolas!
I always feel better after drinking organic beet root juice usually mixed with organic celery, carrot, ginger.
Beet root also helps the pancreas and liver ( thats proven) and probably the gall bladder.
Do any of you in the “NO space” have opinions about night time nose breathing vs mouth breathing?
I suggest you check out the Buteyko breathing method. Husband and I paid a lot for the course but there is a lot of free info. online.
Apparently, humming will help with nasal passages and increase NO production! That’s wild!
All I can say is WOW. Where do I get some?