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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Main Authors: Masashi Tawa, Junya Nagano, Junpei Kitama, Shunto Abe, Ako Fujita, Keisuke Nakagawa, Mamoru Ohkita
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-11-01
Series:Future Pharmacology
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-9879/2/4/33