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Michael discovers why Olympic athletes love beetroot and reveals why this humble veg can have big benefits for your heart, your muscles, and your brain.

In this episode, Michael explores the extraordinary effects of beetroot on your body and brain – from helping lower blood pressure to keeping your brain healthy as you age. He speaks to Professor Andy Jones from the University of Exeter who has found that simply drinking a shot of beetroot juice can improve your endurance during intense exercise by 16%, and finds out why these bright red jewels can have such significant benefits on your heart, your muscles and your brain.

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Sun 31 Aug 202519:45
BBC Radio 4

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