Beetroot Juice: A Detox-Inducing Powerhouse for Your Heart, Brain & Energy
At The Good Juice Company, we believe that nature knows best - and beetroot juice is one of her brightest gifts. With its deep crimson hue and subtly sweet, earthy flavor, BRJ isn’t just a feast for the senses - it’s a powerful plant ally backed by both ancestral knowledge and modern science.
Rich in naturally occurring nitrates and vibrant antioxidants, beetroot juice helps open your pathways - literally - by enhancing circulation, supporting your body’s innate detox systems, energizing your movement, and even nourishing your brain.
If you’re physically and mentally active, starting a cleanse or tuning into a seasonal reset, beetroot juice is one of the most intelligent, intuitive ingredients to have on your side. Here’s why…
1. Beetroot Juice Supports Natural Detox Pathways
Your body is already equipped with powerful detox systems—your liver, kidneys, and lymphatic system do the heavy lifting. But foods like beetroot juice help those systems work more efficiently.
Beets contain betalains, antioxidant pigments that support liver detoxification, and nitrates, which increase nitric oxide (NO) production. Nitric oxide boosts blood flow and oxygen delivery, helping your body move nutrients in and waste out. In a 2024 study, daily BRJ consumption helped lower oxidative stress markers and supported a shift toward a less inflammatory state in people with hypertension1.
Top-line: BRJ helps reduce internal inflammation and supports gentle detox through improved circulation and liver support.
2. Cleansing the Body, Energizing the Brain
Detox isn’t just about digestion—it’s also about mental clarity. In a recent study, older adults who combined aerobic movement with daily BRJ showed improved brain network connectivity, with patterns resembling younger adults. The group also trended toward better aerobic capacity2.
Mid-line: During a cleanse, BRJ can help you stay mentally sharp and focused, especially when paired with physical activity.
3. Fuel for Movement Without the Crash
Movement is essential in a cleanse. It gets your lymph flowing, supports elimination, and boosts energy. BRJ gives you natural stamina without caffeine or sugar spikes. One study found that master athletes who drank BRJ before a workout improved their oxygen efficiency and finished faster in a timed trial3.
Bottom-line BRJ supports your body during light exercise, helping you feel strong and energized—even when your calorie intake may be lower than usual.
How to include Beetroot Juice in your day
When to Drink:
First thing in the morning - to wake up your digestive system, support gentle detox, and kickstart circulation.
1-3 hours before movement or a sauna session - to enhance blood flow, oxygen delivery, and sweat response.
After strenuous activity - to aid recovery, reduce inflammation, and support muscle repair.
The Good Juice Company & BRJ
ROOTed juice
16oz
cucumber, carrot, beet, apple, ginger, lemon
RECOVERY shot
2oz
Tart cherry, beet, turmeric, lemon, black pepper oil
GOLDEN BEET meal shake
12oz
coconut milk, coconut water, golden beet, mango, banana, pea protein, turmeric, MCT oil, raw honey, nutmeg
Pro Tip: Avoid antibacterial mouthwash during your cleanse - oral bacteria help convert nitrates to nitric oxide4,5, a key step in BRJ’s benefits.
References:
1. Fejes R, Pilat N, Lutnik M, et al. Effects of increased nitrate intake from beetroot juice on blood markers of oxidative stress and inflammation in older adults with hypertension. Free Radic Biol Med. 2024;222:519-530. doi:10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2024.07.004
2. Petrie M, Rejeski WJ, Basu S, et al. Beet Root Juice: An Ergogenic Aid for Exercise and the Aging Brain. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2017;72(9):1284-1289. doi:10.1093/gerona/glw219
3. Garnacho-Castaño MV, Pleguezuelos-Cobo E, Berbel M, et al. Effects of acute beetroot juice intake on performance, maximal oxygen uptake, and ventilatory efficiency in well-trained master rowers: a randomized, double-blinded crossover study. J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2024;21(1):2373170. doi:10.1080/15502783.2024.2373170
4. Kapil V, Haydar SM, Pearl V, Lundberg JO, Weitzberg E, Ahluwalia A. Physiological role for nitrate-reducing oral bacteria in blood pressure control. Free Radic Biol Med. 2013;55:93-100. doi:10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2012.11.013
5. Rosier BT, Takahashi N, Zaura E, et al. The Importance of Nitrate Reduction for Oral Health. J Dent Res. 2022;101(8):887-897. doi:10.1177/00220345221080982
