“Beet” the cold: beetroot juice supplementation improves peripheral blood flow, endothelial function, and anti-inflammatory status in individuals with Raynaud’s phenomenon

This randomized controlled trial investigated the effects of nitrate-rich beetroot juice supplementation on individuals with Raynaud's phenomenon, a condition characterized by reduced blood flow to extremities. The study included 23 participants in a double-blind, randomized crossover design, assessing both acute and chronic (14-day) supplementation. Key findings showed increased peripheral blood