Complete Guide to AIM RediBeets®: Everything You Need to Know About Beet Juice Powder

AIM RediBeets® is a concentrated beetroot juice powder designed to make it simple and convenient to enjoy the naturally occurring nutrients found in beets. This guide explains how RediBeets® is made, what it contains, how AIM recommends using it, and how it fits into the Healthy Cell Concept.

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Table of Contents

• Welcome
• Why Whole-Food Nutrition Matters
• What Is AIM RediBeets®?
• RediBeets® at a Glance
• The Nutritional History of Beets
• Why Beet Juice Instead of Beet Powder?
• From Fresh Beets to Juice Powder
• What's Inside AIM RediBeets®?
• Naturally Occurring Nutrients Found in Beets
• Getting the Most from AIM RediBeets®
• RediBeets® for Active Lifestyles
• Easy Ways to Enjoy RediBeets®
• Storage Recommendations
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Building Healthy Habits
• Final Thoughts: Understanding AIM RediBeets®
• Continue Learning
• About Nutrition For Life
• References

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Welcome

Good health is built one choice at a time.

Every day we make decisions about the foods we eat, how active we are, the environment we live in, how well we protect our bodies, and even the attitude we bring to life's challenges.

While no single food or supplement can replace a healthy lifestyle, good nutrition provides the foundation upon which many other healthy habits are built.

The AIM Companies refers to this philosophy as the Healthy Cell Concept — a simple framework that emphasizes five areas of daily living:

• • Food
  • Exercise
  • Environment
  • Protection
  • Attitude

These areas work together as part of an overall approach to health and wellness, with nutrition serving as one of the important building blocks for supporting healthy cells.

This guide focuses on one part of that philosophy — food — and specifically on AIM RediBeets®, a whole-food beetroot juice powder concentrate.

Rather than making health claims, our goal is to explain what RediBeets® is, how it is produced, what naturally occurring compounds are found in beets, how AIM recommends using it, and how it can fit into a balanced lifestyle centered around nutritious foods.

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Why Whole-Food Nutrition Matters

Most nutrition professionals agree that a healthy diet should begin with real, nutrient-rich foods.

Vegetables, fruits, legumes, whole grains, nuts, seeds, and other whole foods provide a wide variety of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and naturally occurring plant compounds that contribute to a balanced eating pattern.

Unfortunately, many modern diets contain fewer fruits and vegetables than recommended and often rely heavily on highly processed foods.

AIM's Healthy Cell Concept encourages building daily habits around whole-food nutrition along with positive lifestyle choices that support long-term wellness.

Beets have been valued as a food for generations because of their unique nutritional profile, deep red color, and naturally occurring plant compounds.

AIM RediBeets® was developed to provide a convenient way to incorporate concentrated beet juice powder into a daily nutrition routine.

It is intended to complement a healthy diet — not replace the importance of eating a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables.

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What Is AIM RediBeets®?

AIM RediBeets® is a concentrated powder made from the juice of beetroots.

Unlike products made by simply drying and grinding whole vegetables, RediBeets® begins with extracted beet juice. The juice is then concentrated using AIM's drying technology designed to preserve the naturally occurring nutrients found in beets.

According to AIM, each container of RediBeets® begins with approximately 15 pounds of beets concentrated into a convenient powder form.

The result is an easy-to-use beet juice powder that mixes with water, juice, or other AIM vegetable juice concentrates such as BarleyLife® and Just Carrots® as part of the AIM Garden Trio®.

RediBeets® provides the naturally occurring nutritional profile of beets in a convenient form without the preparation, cooking, juicing, or cleanup normally required when preparing fresh beet juice.

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RediBeets® at a Glance

View AIM RediBeets® product options here.

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Key Takeaway 

AIM RediBeets® is a concentrated beet juice powder made from the juice of beetroots rather than simply ground dried beets. It provides naturally occurring plant compounds found in beets, including dietary nitrate, betaine, and betalain pigments, and is designed to fit within AIM's Healthy Cell Concept as part of a balanced approach to whole-food nutrition.

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The Nutritional History of Beets

Beets have been enjoyed as a food for generations and are recognized for their distinctive deep red color, earthy flavor, and unique nutritional profile.

Unlike many vegetables where the green leaves receive most of the attention, the beetroot itself contains a wide variety of naturally occurring nutrients and plant compounds.

The deep red color of beets comes from naturally occurring plant pigments, which we will explore later in this guide.

In addition to their color, beets naturally contain:

• • Vitamins
  • Minerals
  • Phytonutrients
  • Antioxidant plant compounds
  • Dietary nitrate
  • Betaine

These naturally occurring components have made beets a popular choice among people interested in colorful, nutrient-rich foods.

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Why Beet Juice Instead of Beet Powder?

One of the most important things to understand about AIM RediBeets® is how it is produced.

Not all beet powders are made the same way.

Some products are created by drying the entire beetroot and grinding it into a powder. RediBeets® follows a different approach.

AIM begins by extracting the juice from beets. The juice contains many of the naturally occurring nutrients and plant compounds found within the vegetable. That beet juice is then concentrated into powder form.

This approach is similar to AIM's philosophy behind BarleyLife® — focusing on concentrated vegetable juice rather than simply grinding the entire plant.

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Why AIM's Processing Method Matters

Fresh vegetable juices naturally contain delicate nutritional components.

However, traditional processing methods that rely on high heat can affect some naturally occurring compounds found in plants.

AIM uses a drying process designed to target water molecules while helping preserve the natural collection of vitamins, minerals, enzymes, antioxidants, and phytonutrients found in beet juice.

The goal is simple:

Capture the nutritional qualities of beet juice in a convenient powder that is easy to prepare every day.

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From Fresh Beets to RediBeets®

The process begins with whole beets selected for production.

The beets are juiced to separate the nutrient-rich juice from the fibrous portion of the vegetable.

The juice is then carefully dried into a concentrated powder.

According to AIM, each canister of RediBeets® represents approximately 15 pounds of beets concentrated into a convenient form.

This allows people to enjoy beet juice without:

• • buying large amounts of fresh beets,
  • peeling and preparing them,
  • cleaning a juicer,
  • dealing with the short storage life of fresh juice.

Simply add water, mix, and enjoy.

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What's Inside AIM RediBeets®?

One of the unique characteristics of RediBeets® is its focus on a single whole-food ingredient source: concentrated beet juice.

Rather than combining numerous unrelated ingredients, RediBeets® focuses on concentrated beet juice and the natural collection of nutrients found within the beetroot.

Beets naturally contain a unique combination of:

• • Dietary nitrate
  • Betaine
  • Betalain plant pigments
  • Vitamins and minerals
  • Antioxidant plant compounds

Each of these contributes to the nutritional profile that makes beets one of the most recognized root vegetables.

We'll explore these naturally occurring compounds in greater detail in the next section.

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Part of the AIM Garden Trio®

RediBeets® is one of three AIM vegetable juice concentrates commonly known as the Garden Trio®:

• • BarleyLife®
  • RediBeets®
  • Just Carrots®

Together, these products represent green, red, and orange plant-based nutrition.

We'll discuss simple ways to enjoy the Garden Trio® later in this guide.

 

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Naturally Occurring Nutrients Found in Beets

One of the reasons beets have received so much attention in nutrition research is because of their unique combination of naturally occurring nutrients and plant compounds.

Beets (Beta vulgaris) are recognized for their deep red color, earthy taste, and nutritional profile that differs from many other vegetables.

AIM RediBeets® concentrates beet juice into a convenient powder form, providing many of the naturally occurring compounds found in beet juice, including:

• • Dietary nitrate
  • Betaine
  • Betalains
  • Betacyanins
  • Vitamins and minerals
  • Antioxidant plant compounds

Rather than focusing on a single ingredient, RediBeets® reflects the nutritional complexity found naturally within the beetroot.

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Understanding Dietary Nitrate and Nitric Oxide

One of the most studied components of beet juice is its naturally occurring dietary nitrate.

Vegetables such as beets, spinach, lettuce, celery, and other leafy greens naturally contain nitrate.

After nitrate-containing foods are consumed, the body can convert nitrate through a natural pathway:

Nitrate (NO₃)
↓
Nitrite (NO₂)
↓
Nitric Oxide (NO)

Nitric oxide is a molecule naturally produced within the human body and involved in several normal biological processes.

Because beets are naturally rich in dietary nitrate, beet juice has become a popular area of nutritional research.

Each 4-gram serving of RediBeets® provides approximately 72 milligrams of naturally occurring beet nitrate.

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What Does Nitric Oxide Do?

In the body, nitric oxide functions as a signaling molecule and is involved in normal processes such as vascular relaxation, also known as vasodilation.

This normal biological process helps the body regulate blood flow and deliver oxygen and nutrients where they are needed.

Interest in beet juice has grown because dietary nitrate from vegetables can contribute to the body's natural nitric oxide pathway.

This is one reason beet juice has become especially popular among athletes and active individuals.

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Is Vegetable Nitrate Different?

Many people hear the word "nitrate" and immediately think of processed foods.

However, dietary nitrates naturally found in vegetables are consumed as part of a food matrix that also contains:

• • Vitamins
  • Minerals
  • Antioxidant compounds
  • Phytonutrients

Vegetables are actually one of the primary natural sources of dietary nitrate in the human diet.

This is why nitrate-rich vegetables, including beets and leafy greens, continue to be studied by nutrition researchers.

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Betaine: A Nutrient First Discovered in Beets

Another naturally occurring compound found in beets is betaine.

Betaine actually gets its name from the beet plant (Beta vulgaris), where it was first discovered.

Betaine is involved in normal metabolic processes within the body, including methylation — a natural process that occurs in cells.

It is one of several compounds that contribute to the unique nutritional profile of beetroot.

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Betalains: Why Beets Are Naturally Red

One of the most recognizable characteristics of beets is their brilliant red-purple color.

This color comes from natural plant pigments called betalains.

Plants produce pigments for many reasons, including protection from environmental stress.

Different plant pigments are responsible for many of the colors we see in fruits and vegetables:

• • Chlorophyll creates green colors.
  • Carotenoids create yellow and orange colors.
  • Betalains create the deep red-purple colors found in beets.

This is one reason nutrition experts often encourage eating a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables — different colors often represent different families of plant compounds.  Eating a variety of colorful plant foods helps provide a wide range of naturally occurring plant compounds.

The same compounds that give beets their unique appearance are also part of their overall phytonutrient profile.

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Betacyanins: The Deep Red Beet Pigments

Betacyanins are a specific type of betalain.

They are responsible for much of the rich red color associated with beetroot.

The deep color of beet juice is a visible reminder of the unique plant compounds naturally present in beets.

Because RediBeets® is produced from concentrated beet juice, these naturally occurring beet pigments contribute to the product's distinctive appearance.

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Why Do Beets Taste Earthy?

The familiar earthy flavor and aroma of beets comes largely from a natural compound called geosmin.

The word geosmin comes from Greek words meaning "earth smell."

Geosmin is produced primarily by microorganisms found in soil and contributes to the distinctive flavor associated with beetroot.

Some people enjoy the natural earthy taste of beets, while others prefer combining RediBeets® with other flavors.

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Vitamins and Minerals in Beets

Like other vegetables, beets naturally contain a variety of vitamins and minerals.

These nutrients contribute to the overall nutritional profile of the plant.

While RediBeets® is often recognized for beet-specific compounds such as nitrate and betalains, it is important to remember that whole foods are made up of many different nutrients working together.

This whole-food perspective is an important part of AIM's Healthy Cell Concept.

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Antioxidant Plant Compounds

Plants naturally produce compounds that help protect themselves from environmental challenges such as sunlight, weather changes, and other stressors.

Many of these plant compounds are studied because of their antioxidant properties.

Beets naturally contain antioxidant plant compounds, including betalains.

RediBeets® provides these compounds as part of concentrated beet juice rather than as isolated ingredients.

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Why Variety Matters: Green, Red, and Orange Foods

Each color group in the plant world provides a different nutritional profile.

This idea is one reason many nutrition experts encourage people to "eat the rainbow."

Within AIM's Garden Trio®:

• • BarleyLife® represents green nutrition from young barley leaves.
  • RediBeets® represents red plant nutrition from beet juice.
  • Just Carrots® represents orange plant nutrition from carrot juice.

Each contributes different naturally occurring nutrients and phytonutrients.

Together, they reflect the importance of variety within a balanced approach to whole-food nutrition.

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Getting the Most from AIM RediBeets®

Building healthy habits is often easier when they become part of a simple daily routine.

AIM RediBeets® was created to provide a convenient way to enjoy concentrated beet juice without needing to purchase, prepare, cook, or juice fresh beets.

Whether you enjoy RediBeets® by itself or as part of the AIM Garden Trio®, consistency is one of the keys to building lasting nutrition habits.

The following recommendations are based on AIM's current product usage information.

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Suggested Use

For adults, AIM recommends:

Mix 1 teaspoon (4 grams) of RediBeets® with 4 ounces (120 ml) of water twice daily.

For best results:

• • Mix thoroughly.
  • Drink immediately after mixing.
  • Use cold water or another preferred cold beverage.
  • Take consistently as part of your daily nutrition routine.

Many people find it easiest to take RediBeets® at the same times each day so it becomes a normal part of their lifestyle.

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Best Taken on an Empty Stomach

According to AIM's usage recommendations, RediBeets® is best taken:

• • Approximately 30 minutes before a meal

or

• • Approximately 2 hours after a meal

Taking RediBeets® on an empty stomach follows AIM's recommended use guidelines and allows it to fit easily into a morning or afternoon routine.

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RediBeets® for Active Lifestyles

Beet juice has become especially popular among active individuals because of interest in dietary nitrate and the body's natural nitric oxide pathway.

For those who are physically active, AIM provides an athletic serving option:

Mix up to 4 teaspoons (16 grams) of RediBeets® with 6–10 ounces of water once daily, 1–2 hours before activity.

This larger serving is AIM's suggested use option for individuals incorporating RediBeets® into an active lifestyle routine.

As with the regular serving, AIM recommends drinking RediBeets® immediately after mixing.

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Creating a Simple Daily Routine

Healthy habits work best when they are easy to repeat.

One example routine:

Everyone's schedule is different. The best routine is the one that fits your lifestyle and can be maintained consistently.

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Enjoying RediBeets® as Part of the AIM Garden Trio®

Many AIM customers enjoy combining RediBeets® with two other vegetable juice concentrates:

• • AIM BarleyLife®
  • AIM Just Carrots®

Together these three products are commonly known as the AIM Garden Trio®.

Each product provides a different color of plant nutrition:

Green — BarleyLife®

Young barley leaf juice powder provides naturally occurring nutrients from green plants.

Red — RediBeets®

Beet juice powder provides naturally occurring beet compounds including dietary nitrate and betalain pigments.

Orange — Just Carrots®

Carrot juice powder provides naturally occurring nutrients associated with orange vegetables.

Combining different colorful plant foods is consistent with the general nutrition principle of eating a variety of fruits and vegetables.

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Easy Ways to Enjoy RediBeets®

One advantage of RediBeets® is its convenience.

Here are several simple serving ideas.

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Classic RediBeets® Drink

The simplest preparation follows AIM's recommended directions.

Ingredients

• • 1 teaspoon AIM RediBeets®
  • 4 ounces cold water

Mix thoroughly and drink immediately.

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Garden Trio® Drink

A popular way to enjoy AIM's vegetable juice concentrates together.

Ingredients

• • AIM BarleyLife®
  • AIM RediBeets®
  • AIM Just Carrots®
  • Cold water

Mix well and drink soon after preparing.

This combines three different vegetable juice concentrates into one convenient drink.

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Beet Citrus Refresher

For those who enjoy a brighter flavor:

Ingredients

• • 1 teaspoon RediBeets®
  • Cold water
  • A squeeze of fresh lemon or lime

Mix well and enjoy.

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Fruit & Beet Smoothie

RediBeets® can also be added to smoothies.

Example:

• • RediBeets®
  • Frozen berries
  • Banana
  • Cold water
  • Ice

Blend until smooth.

Smoothies can be an enjoyable way to incorporate a variety of fruits and vegetables into your daily routine.

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Storage Recommendations

To maintain product quality:

• • Keep the container tightly closed.
  • Store in a cool, dry location.
  • Avoid moisture entering the container.
  • Follow the storage directions provided on the product label.

Proper storage helps maintain freshness throughout use.

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Frequently Asked Questions About AIM RediBeets®

Is RediBeets® the same as eating whole beets?

No. RediBeets® is a concentrated beet juice powder.

Whole beets provide the entire vegetable, including fiber. RediBeets® focuses on the concentrated juice portion of the beet in a convenient powdered form.

Both can have a place in a balanced diet.

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Why does RediBeets® taste earthy?

The earthy taste comes from a naturally occurring compound called geosmin.

This same compound contributes to the familiar aroma of fresh beets.

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Why is RediBeets® so red?

The deep color comes from natural beet pigments called betalains, including betacyanins.

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Can I take RediBeets® with BarleyLife®?

Yes. RediBeets®, BarleyLife®, and Just Carrots® are commonly combined as the AIM Garden Trio®.

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Should RediBeets® and Herbal Fiberblend® be taken together?

For consistency with AIM's usage recommendations, Herbal Fiberblend® is generally taken at a different time of day than AIM's vegetable juice powders.

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Does RediBeets® contain caffeine?

No. RediBeets® does not contain caffeine.

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Why do athletes use beet juice?

Many active individuals are interested in beet juice because beets naturally contain dietary nitrate, which participates in the body's nitric oxide pathway.

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Building Healthy Habits

Good nutrition is built through consistent choices over time.

RediBeets® is designed to make adding beet juice nutrition simple and convenient while fitting into a broader lifestyle centered around whole foods, regular activity, and healthy daily habits.

No single food provides everything the body needs.

A variety of colorful fruits and vegetables, adequate protein, healthy fats, movement, rest, and positive lifestyle choices all work together as part of long-term wellness.

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Final Thoughts: Understanding AIM RediBeets®

AIM RediBeets® is a convenient way to enjoy concentrated beet juice powder as part of a healthy lifestyle.

From its deep red color to its naturally occurring plant compounds, the beet is a unique vegetable with a nutritional profile that has captured the interest of both everyday consumers and researchers.

What makes RediBeets® different is its focus on the juice of the beet.

Rather than simply grinding dried beets into powder, AIM begins with beet juice and uses specialized drying technology designed to preserve the natural collection of nutrients found in this colorful root vegetable.

RediBeets® provides a convenient source of naturally occurring beet compounds, including:

• • Dietary nitrate
  • Betaine
  • Betalains
  • Betacyanins
  • Antioxidant plant compounds

As part of AIM's Healthy Cell Concept, RediBeets® is intended to complement a lifestyle built around nutritious foods, regular movement, healthy choices, and overall wellness.

RediBeets® can be enjoyed alone or combined with BarleyLife® and Just Carrots® as part of the AIM Garden Trio®, providing a convenient way to include concentrated vegetable juice powders as part of your daily nutrition routine.

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Continue Learning

Complete Guide to AIM BarleyLife®

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Learn about young barley leaves, AIM's cold-processing method, naturally occurring green plant compounds, and how BarleyLife® became AIM's flagship product.

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Complete Guide to AIM Just Carrots®

Learn how carrot juice powder provides naturally occurring nutrients from one of the world's most recognized orange vegetables.

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Complete Guide to AIM Herbal Fiberblend®

Explore AIM's fiber blend, digestive wellness philosophy, and why AIM recommends using Herbal Fiberblend® separately from concentrated juice powders.

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About Nutrition For Life

Nutrition For Life is an independent AIM Member dedicated to helping individuals learn more about AIM whole-food nutritional products.

Our goal is to provide educational resources that explain:

• • what AIM products are,
  • how they are produced,
  • how AIM recommends using them,
  • and how they can fit into a balanced lifestyle.

We believe good nutrition starts with understanding your choices.

The information provided in our Learning Center is designed for educational purposes and is not intended to replace advice from your healthcare provider.

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FDA Disclaimer

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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AIM Trademark Notice

AIM®, RediBeets®, BarleyLife®, Just Carrots®, Herbal Fiberblend®, Garden Trio®, and related marks are trademarks of The AIM Companies and are used here to identify the products discussed.

Nutrition For Life is an independent AIM Member.

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References

AIM Publications

• AIM RediBeets® Product Data Sheet
• AIM RediBeets® Product Infographic
• AIM Healthy Cell Concept
• AIM Product Usage Guide

Additional Educational References

• Dietary Guidelines for Americans
• NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
• USDA MyPlate
• Lundberg JO, Weitzberg E, Gladwin MT.  The nitrate–nitrite–nitric oxide pathway in physiology and therapeutics.  Nature Reviews Drug Discovery. 2008.
• Clifford T, Howatson G, West DJ, Stevenson EJ.  The potential benefits of red beetroot supplementation in health and disease.  Nutrients. 2015.
• Khan MI, Giridhar P. Plant betalains: Chemistry and biochemistry. Phytochemistry. 2015.