Natural “juice” fights COPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) isn’t JUST a nagging cough, some labored breathing, or the occasional hacking…

It’s a daily battle for a BREATH OF AIR.

And, if you or a loved one has a COPD diagnosis, you’re probably beholden to drugs or carrying around an inhaler just to get through the day…

Only to wake up the next morning with a new bout of coughing, wheezing, and hacking!

Today I’m going to share a secret to stopping some of the worst symptoms of COPD. And as a result, will have you breathing easier and living better…

It’s not a prescription drug or an inhaler… but a natural “juice.”

A study published in the European Respiratory Journal found that beetroot juice supplements can provide some major benefits to folks with severe lung conditions— including COPD.

Beetroot juice has become a popular, natural supplement to help aid blood pressure levels… and it’s even widely used by elite athletes to support muscle recovery and injury prevention.

Which leads me to how it can help with COPD…

This latest study examined over 80 people diagnosed with COPD with systolic blood pressure over 130 mmHg—the top BP number.

These participants were randomly assigned to either the nitrate-rich beetroot supplement or the placebo for 12 months.

Researchers then looked at patients’ blood pressure and walking distance over the course of six minutes at the start and end of the trial.

The study determined that the nitrate-rich supplement group showed a notable systolic blood pressure REDUCTION of 4.5 mmHg and could walk about 30 meters (98 feet) FURTHER in six minutes compared to the placebo group.

In other words, it helped lower blood pressure which, in turn, improved overall stamina and endurance.

Beetroot won’t necessarily help you become the world’s next elite athlete, but it can help you breathe and move more easily—both of which are critical if you live with COPD.

Talk to your doctor about beetroot juice supplements if you have high blood pressure or COPD to ensure what’s right for you.

In Your Corner,

Dr. Allan Spreen

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Sources:

StudyFinds. “Beetroot juice supplements increase endurance of patients with COPD, study reveals.” https://studyfinds.org/beetroot-juice-supplements-copd/