Researchers at Wageningen University in the Netherlands found that betaine intake equivalent to two to three servings of beet greens reduced plasma homocysteine by an average of 11 percent over six weeks. A separate study combining dietary nitrates with betaine in adults over 65 found a 47 percent greater improvement in endothelial function compared to nitrates alone — suggesting betaine essentially clears the path so the other five ingredients can work more effectively.
To use it: blend the greens from two to three fresh beets directly into your juice. If your beets come without tops, beet green powder (roughly 500 mg per teaspoon) is a reasonable substitute.
Putting It All Together
The complete blend — beet juice plus lemon, garlic, cacao, ginger, L-arginine, and beet greens — takes under five minutes to prepare and addresses six distinct biological mechanisms at once, rather than relying on nitrate delivery alone. Many of the studies referenced suggest drinking it roughly 90 minutes before the most physically demanding part of your day, timed to a typical nitric oxide peak.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to add all six ingredients at once, or can I start with just one or two?
You can absolutely start gradually. Many people begin with lemon and garlic since they’re easy to source, then add cacao, ginger, L-arginine, and beet greens over a few weeks as they get comfortable with the taste and routine.
Is it safe to combine L-arginine or beet juice with blood pressure medication?
This is exactly the kind of question worth bringing to your doctor or pharmacist before starting, especially if you’re already on medication for blood pressure or a vascular condition. Nitrate-rich foods and L-arginine can potentiate certain medications, so professional guidance matters here.
Can I use bottled lemon juice or powdered ginger instead of fresh?
Fresh is preferable for both. Bottled lemon juice loses potency over time, and powdered ginger contains far less active gingerol than the fresh grated root. Cooked or heated garlic is also far less effective, since heat destroys much of the allicin.
What if my beets don’t come with the greens attached?
Look for beet green powder at a health food store or online, which typically provides around 500 mg of betaine-rich material per teaspoon. It’s a reasonable substitute when fresh greens aren’t available.
Quick Start Checklist
- ☐ Juice fresh beets, keeping the greens if attached
- ☐ Squeeze in the juice of one whole lemon; let sit 60 seconds
- ☐ Crush 1–2 raw garlic cloves; rest 10 minutes, then blend in
- ☐ Add 1–2 tbsp raw, non-Dutch-processed cacao powder + a pinch of black pepper
- ☐ Grate in 1–2 inches of fresh ginger root
- ☐ Stir in 3–5g unflavored L-arginine powder
- ☐ Blend in the beet greens (or 1 tsp beet green powder)
- ☐ Drink ~90 minutes before your most active part of the day
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