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.
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.
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).
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.
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
How long did the effect last?
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!
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.
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?
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
"I know you've been preparing beetroot..! I've caught you red-handed..!"
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).
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.
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.
High in oxalates and can contribute to kidney stones in some people
Not even sleep-deprived subjects, either; "normies".
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.
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