Beetroot juice has positive effects on blood pressure, sexual performance and endurance exercise capacity.  Beetroot juice has cardiovascular benefits in patients with high cholesterol –according to a six-week study led by Shanti Velmurugan from the William Harvey Research Institute in London, U.K.  Subjects receiving beetroot juice showed a 24% improvement in blood vessel performance (flow-mediated dilatation).  Beetroot juice is a heart-healthy food that improves blood vessel health.