Beetroot powder

Dietary nitrate converts to nitric oxide via oral bacteria, dilating blood vessels and increasing oxygen delivery to spinal tissues. Antiseptic mouthwash suppresses this pathway.

The perfusion lever. Start with ½ tsp and titrate slowly.

• Nitrate to nitric oxide, vascular signaling
• Betalain antioxidant and anti-inflammatory pigments
• Caution with low blood pressure or kidney stone history