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Dietary Nitrate

Dietary nitrates from vegetables are converted to nitric oxide, which relaxes blood vessels and significantly reduces blood pressure.

Definition

Dietary nitrates are naturally occurring compounds in vegetables that are converted to nitric oxide in the body, promoting vasodilation and reducing blood pressure. They represent a key mechanism through which plant-based diets lower hypertension.

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