Gil Carvalho

    Gil Carvalho on Nitrate

    2-3 hours before exercise

    2 episodes · 2 references · 2026

    AI-generated summary

    - Carvalho highlights nitrates from beetroot and cruciferous vegetables as beneficial for blood vessel dilation and blood pressure reduction. - The mechanism he describes: dietary nitrates convert to nitric oxide in the body, which relaxes blood vessels. - No specific doses, supplement brands, or clinical study citations are mentioned — his references focus on food sources (beetroot, cruciferous vegetables) rather than nitrate supplementation.

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    “Beetroot is a good source of nitrates, which can help dilate blood vessels as well.”

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    “One way cruciferous vegetables help with blood pressure is through nitrates. Nitrates are converted in our body into nitric oxide, which helps relax our blood vessels.”

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