Ameliorative Effects of Beetroot Juice Supplementation on Monocrotaline-Induced Pulmonary Hypertension in Rats
Beetroot is a nitrate-rich vegetable with cardiovascular benefits. This study examined whether ingestion of beetroot juice (BRJ) protects against pulmonary hypertension (PH). Rats were injected subcutaneously with 60 mg/kg monocrotaline (MCT) and randomized to receive either drinking water, low-dose...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-11-01
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Series: | Future Pharmacology |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2673-9879/2/4/33 |