MemoHoney vs. Beetroot Nitrates: Two Routes to Nitric Oxide Compared
Beetroot juice supplies dietary nitrate (300–500 mg per serving) that oral bacteria convert to nitrite and then nitric oxide — a pathway independent of eNOS with strong evidence for lowering blood pressure and modest evidence for cerebral blood flow. MemoHoney supplies arginine and citrulline for the eNOS pathway at modest doses. Beetroot currently has stronger data; the two pathways are complementary.
- Nitrate pathway: oral bacteria → NO
- Beetroot: strong BP data
- MemoHoney: eNOS substrate pathway
- Complementary, not competing
The second nitric oxide pathway
Dietary nitrate from beets, spinach and rocket is absorbed, concentrated in saliva, and reduced to nitrite by bacteria on the tongue. Swallowed nitrite is converted to nitric oxide in the stomach and in tissues, particularly where oxygen is low. This nitrate-nitrite-NO pathway does not require the eNOS enzyme, BH4 or arginine — it is a parallel supply line that becomes more important as eNOS function declines with age.
What the beetroot evidence shows
Meta-analyses of beetroot juice trials report systolic blood pressure reductions around 4 mmHg, improved endothelial function and better exercise economy. Several small studies show increased cerebral blood flow to frontal regions in older adults after nitrate-rich meals, with some improvement in reaction time. The evidence is more consistent than for oral arginine at comparable effort. Antibacterial mouthwash abolishes the effect by killing the tongue bacteria — a useful reminder of how the pathway works.
Why MemoHoney is different
MemoHoney contains no nitrate. It feeds the eNOS pathway with amino acid substrate, which depends on enzyme function, cofactors and shear stress. In a healthy person with good eNOS function, that route works; in an older person with endothelial dysfunction, the nitrate route may deliver more nitric oxide because it bypasses the compromised enzyme. This is the strongest scientific argument for adding dietary nitrate to any arginine-based supplement plan.
Using both
A daily serving of beetroot, rocket or spinach plus MemoHoney covers both pathways. The combined blood-pressure-lowering effect is additive and modest, which is fine for healthy adults and a reason for medical review in anyone on antihypertensives. Avoid antibacterial mouthwash if you want the nitrate route to work. Between the two, the vegetables are cheaper, better evidenced and come with fibre — MemoHoney is the convenience layer.
What this means for MemoHoney
If you want to support brain blood flow, dietary nitrate has better evidence than MemoHoney's dose of amino acids. That is not an argument against MemoHoney; it is an argument for eating your greens alongside it and understanding which pathway is doing more of the work.
| Ingredient | Per capsule | Research / RDA range |
|---|---|---|
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 7.5 mg NE | 14–16 mg NE (RDA) |
| Calcium | 18 mg | 1,000–1,200 mg (RDA) |
| L-Arginine (base) | 200 mg | 3,000–6,000 mg |
| L-Arginine AKG 2:1 | 200 mg | 3,000–6,000 mg |
| L-Citrulline HCl | 100 mg | 3,000–8,000 mg |
| L-Citrulline Malate | 100 mg | 3,000–8,000 mg |
| Beta-Alanine | 40 mg | 2,000–6,000 mg |
Every MemoHoney amount is printed on the label — no proprietary blend. Full analysis on the ingredients page; mechanism on how it works.
Key takeaways
- Beetroot and MemoHoney use different, complementary nitric oxide pathways.
- Dietary nitrate has stronger blood-pressure and cerebral blood flow data.
- Combine them, skip antibacterial mouthwash, and monitor BP if medicated.
FAQ
For measurable nitric oxide effects at typical doses, yes. MemoHoney offers convenience and a stimulant-free daily capsule; beetroot offers stronger evidence.
Antibacterial mouthwash kills the tongue bacteria that reduce nitrate to nitrite, eliminating the blood-pressure effect in trials.
Yes for healthy adults. Both lower blood pressure slightly; anyone on antihypertensives should check with a doctor.