We don't actually produce the enzyme required to reduce nitrate, which is what is found in beets. We rely on oral bacteria to do that. So cold pressing turnipsa including turnips and riot can make a big difference within one or two weeks. You're not giving your oral bacteria time to do the job. That's why food, i think, trumps the effect of these supplements.
Mary Shenouda is a superfood expert, performance chef to top athletes and celebrities, and the founder of Phat Fudge.