By themselves, the shoes weighed 7 to 8 ounces each, depending on size. The pellets added about 3.5 ounces (or the weight of a deck of cards) per shoe for one pair, and about 10.6 ounces per shoe for the second pair. RELATED: 3 Signs You Need a New Pair of Running Shoes.
Drinking beet juice may help to lower blood pressure in a matter of hours. One study found that drinking one glass of beet juice lowered systolic blood pressure by an average of 4-5 points. The benefit likely comes from the naturally occurring nitrates in beets, which are converted into nitric oxide in your body.
Beeturia, which is caused by beets, is typically not dangerous. Unprocessed beef contains large quantities of iron. In some cases, those who experience beeturia may also need a blood test to determine if they are suffering from iron deficiency anemia.ink or red urine can occur with certain kidney problems and urinary tract disorders. Betalain is the pigment that gives beets their bright red color. A urinalysis can be performed to determine whether red urine is caused by blood or beeturia.