Can a glass of beetroot juice lower blood pressure? Research has explored that question, but the answer needs more context than the old headline suggests.
The archive article discussed an early study in healthy volunteers. This update looks at a later review in adults with high blood pressure and separates a research finding from personal treatment advice.
What did the review find?
A 2022 systematic review combined seven randomised trials involving 218 adults with hypertension. Nitrate-rich beetroot juice was compared with nitrate-depleted beetroot juice. Across the trials, systolic pressure — the top number — was lower on average, while the change in diastolic pressure was not statistically clear. Benjamim and colleagues — systematic review, 2022.
The trials lasted between 3 and 60 days, and the review rated the evidence as moderate certainty. These small, short studies do not establish long-term prevention of heart attacks or strokes, or a dependable result for every person. Benjamim and colleagues — systematic review, 2022.
What does that mean for your care?
High blood pressure often has no symptoms. Management may include dietary changes, physical activity and medicines, with regular review by your doctor. A juice trial is not a reason to stop or reduce prescribed treatment. Healthdirect — High blood pressure.
If you want to discuss beetroot juice, bring these questions to your doctor:
- Would it fit safely with my medicines and existing eating plan?
- How should my blood pressure be monitored?
- What changes have the best evidence for my circumstances?
- Would a dietitian's advice be useful?
This article does not recommend a juice dose or nitrate supplement.
Keep everyday food in view
Vegetables can be part of a varied eating pattern without being used as a prescribed treatment. See our fruit and vegetable ideas. Healthdirect — A balanced diet.
The clinic's initial naturopathy consultation includes dietary and lifestyle review alongside your existing care; blood-pressure assessment and medicine decisions belong with your treating doctor. Melbourne Wellness — Services.
Discuss suitability at a consultation.
Sources
Read 15 October 2026. Clinical sources support the adjacent general information; clinic links verify the advertised appointment menu.
- Benjamim and colleagues — systematic review, 2022 — peer-reviewed systematic review and meta-analysis; accessed 2026-10-15.
- Healthdirect — High blood pressure — Australian public-health guidance; accessed 2026-10-15.
- Healthdirect — A balanced diet — Australian public-health guidance; accessed 2026-10-15.
- Melbourne Wellness — Services — current clinic facts; accessed 2026-10-15.
