So, apparently, beetroot is not just good for winning school science projects – it might also help calm the raging tempest that is your blood pressure. Packed with nitrates which can pacify your blood vessels, relax! Not that kind of ‘nitrates' – the less controversial, veggie-friendly sort. And if beating the beetroot’s natural antioxidants into your bloodstream doesn’t deflate your wrong-side-of-overachieving blood pressure, at least you'll get some cell defense out of it.

With about 36% of us seeking alternative medicine solutions to high blood pressure, could beet juice be our beaming, red Holy Grail? Sure, as long as you’re willing to dangerously stain every piece of clothing you own. But comedic melodrama aside, beet juice could have earnest benefits.

Yes, drinking this ruby red concoction can dilate blood vessels and improve blood and oxygen flow, thanks to its high nitrate content. But don't chug your beet juice in victorious celebration just yet. Various aspects contribute to blood pressure – age, genetics, race, and ethnicity, the list goes on. Heck, even your sex play a part. So sadly, beet juice won't do the trick alone.

Besides including physical regimen and snubbing ultra-processed foods into your regimen, the big question still lingers: How many healthful helpings of this crimson cure-all should you consume? Take a pick - the dosages vary from 70 to 500 milliliters in research. It seems even the wellness gods are confused. Ultimately, it all depends on individual factors – kind of like deciding whether one more episode of that Netflix series at midnight is a good idea.

While drinking beet juice daily for two weeks seems to have promising effects, proceed with caution - the combination with other blood pressure medication may crash your blood pressure party. Symptoms of low blood pressure (hypotension) can include dizziness, fainting, and the classic "I can't get up" moments. As always, talk it out with your healthcare provider before trying out anything health-related.

Despite staining your pee red and making you question your life choices for a moment, beet juice and their teeming collection of nitrates can potentially ally you in your struggle against high blood pressure. But remember, balance is key. Even if you're getting your vitamins, nutrients, and fibers, drinking beet juice is not a free pass from a balanced diet inclusive of various fruits and veggies. So beet it or not, the choice and the kinky hot-pink pee is all on you.