How do beets help with implantation success?
It seems like all our transfer patients ask me what else they can take to improve their chances of a successful transfer. Drinking beet juice or even eating cooked beets during the transfer process has been recommended by practitioners for years because of the high levels of nitrates found in them. Those nitrates get converted to nitric oxide which dilates blood vessels and increases the flow of blood and oxygen within the body. With all things fertility related, good blood flow is key.
Where is the research?
Beet juice or beetroot juice comes up quite frequently especially because of this updated 2023 study The study discusses patients who drank watermelon, beet and ginger juice from day of transfer to their pregnancy test, usually 10-14 days after frozen embryo transfer. These women experienced a 19% higher clinical pregnancy rate than the control group. This study is unclear regarding how much juice the participants consumed daily, but studies they referenced recommended around 5 ounces daily.
In Chinese Medicine, beets have been used to cleanse the liver, improve blood circulation, nourish blood deficiency and help with constipation.
What other nutritional value do beets have?
Beets are good sources of folate(B9), manganese, potassium, iron and vitamin C. Beets are considered a good source of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties due to its naturally high levels of betalains and phytonutrients. Don't stop at just the beetroot. The beet greens are high in iron and vitamin K!
