A major 2020 systematic review included trials in which participants drank beet juice. It turned out to be effective for cyclists, but useless for women or professional athletes. Another review in 2021 found that beets improved athletes’ long-distance time by an average of 25.3 seconds and distance traveled by 163 meters.
In general, beets are rich in nitrates and anthocyanins. When ingested, nitrates are converted to nitrites in the mouth. Under the acidic conditions of the stomach, nitrite is converted to nitric oxide, which is then absorbed into the bloodstream. Second, it dilates blood vessels, which accelerates the delivery of oxygen to the muscles.
The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) reports that beet supplementation can be beneficial for 4 to 30 minutes of exercise, training and competition, as well as team sports with interval training.
Source: Ferra
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