date:Jun 17, 2014
nitrate in the diet is a substrate for the in vivo production of NO and other reactive nitrogen compounds and might supplement the endogenous sources of NO metabolism. A rich intake of vegetables or vegetable-based ingredients, which are particularly high in nitrate, such as red beet concentrate, can provide the amount of nitrate necessary to achieve all in vivo effects. It should be noted that conversion of nitrates into nitric oxide is favored with vitamin C and polyphenols, which are natural