Possibly — but there are few reports. 85% of 13 people who reported on Beetroot for heart & lipids say it improved. 15% noticed no change and 0% say it got worse.
“Beet root extract capsules, for blood pressure and keeping my muscles at 58 post menopause!”
“Normalised my blood pressure and help massively with blood circulation. No more freezing hands and feet.”
“Beet root. Pre-race beetroot+200mg caffeine ... Beet root is amazing. Seems to lower my heart rate”
“I take 1400mg 30 mins before working out and it gives me an extra gear, will make your veins pop out as well”
Conclusion: Daily ingestion of 200-800 mg of nitrate from BRJ may reduce clinical systolic BP in hypertensive individuals with no sign of development of tolerance. Certainty of evidence is low, and results should be interpreted with caution.
Based on few reports — treat as anecdotal. Information only — not medical advice. How we count