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Beet It Sport Alternative

Beet It Works.
Ours Tastes Like Dark Cherry.

Beet It Sport is concentrated beetroot juice and lemon juice, and nothing else. Beetroot Pro is a dark cherry pre-workout built around the same dietary nitrate, with BCAAs, potassium, magnesium and B12 in the same scoop, at $1.78 a serving against $3.50 to $5.00 a shot.

Beetroot Pro canister, the Beet It Sport alternative
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5
Declared actives per serving (Beet It Sport: 1, concentrated beetroot juice)
30
Calories per serving (Beet It Sport: about 58 per 70 ml shot)
$1.78
Per serving (Beet It Sport shots: $3.50 to $5.00 each)

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How Beetroot Pro Is Rated

4.9
100 verified reviews
  • 5 ★94
  • 4 ★3
  • 3 ★1
  • 2 ★0
  • 1 ★2
100
Verified reviews
9 yr
Since 2018
97%
Rated 4 or 5

Every published rating is counted above, low scores included. Nothing is left out of this breakdown.

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These are ratings of Beetroot Pro, our own product. They are not ratings of any other brand mentioned on this page.

What Is Actually In The Scoop

On dietary nitrate alone Beet It Sport is the stronger product, and we would rather say so: their label prints 400 mg per shot, while a Beetroot Pro serving yields roughly 160 mg derived from its 8,000 mg extract at a 2% standardization. Their product is a single-ingredient juice by design. Ours is a formula, and that is the comparison worth having.

Beetroot Pro®

10.21 g, 2 scoops, dark cherry

  • Standardized beet extract8,000 mg
  • BCAA blend400 mg
  • Potassium220 mg
  • Magnesium50 mg
  • Vitamin B12417% DV

5

declared actives

Beet It Sport 400

70 ml, 1 shot, beetroot juice

  • Standardized beet extract98% juice
  • BCAA blendnone declared
  • Potassiumnone declared
  • Magnesiumnone declared
  • Vitamin B12none declared

1

declared active

Both columns list only what each product's own label declares. Beet It Sport Nitrate 400 lists concentrated beetroot juice (98%) and lemon juice (2%), and declares 400 mg of dietary nitrate per 70 ml shot. Beetroot Pro's label prints no nitrate figure; the 160 mg shown is derived from its 8,000 mg extract at a 2% standardization. Lemon juice is a 2% flavour component and is not counted as an active. Labels read August 2026.

Beetroot Pro canister

The Verdict

Beetroot Pro® Wins

Beetroot Pro wins on every operational factor. Beet It Sport wins on research citations and Informed Sport lot-level certification. Both products deliver dietary nitrate effectively.

5 of 11
Head-to-head factors won
$1.78
Per serving (Beet It Sport: $3.50 to $5.00)
60 min
Timing window (Beet It Sport: 2 to 3 hrs)
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Beetroot Pro - Beet It Sport Alternative

Beetroot Pro®

The Nitrate Without The Juice.

Beet It Sport is legitimate. The research base behind it is real, and the 400mg nitrate dose per shot is well-established. It is also, by design, one ingredient: their label lists concentrated beetroot juice and lemon juice and nothing else. The gaps are what is missing around the nitrate, and a $3.50 to $5.00 per-shot cost that adds up fast across a training season.

Beetroot Pro solves the operational problems without sacrificing the mechanism. Patented betaine nitrate delivers a standardized, chemically defined nitrate dose. The fiber is removed. Our protocol is 60 to 90 minutes out rather than 2 to 3 hours, and it packs flat for any race.

Why Athletes Switch

Four operational advantages of a refined extract over a concentrated juice shot: sugar, timing, portability, and cost.

Five Actives, Not One

Beet It Sport is concentrated beetroot juice and lemon juice, by design. Beetroot Pro puts a standardized beet extract, a 400 mg BCAA blend, 220 mg potassium, 50 mg magnesium and vitamin B12 in the same scoop, so race morning is one drink rather than a shot plus everything else.

Dark Cherry, Not Beet Juice

Their own five-star reviewers put it best: "Horrid, but it works" and "tastes disgusting but it works". Ours say "Best Tasting of All Beet Root Drinks" and "Mixes easy and tastes great". A supplement only does anything on the days you actually take it.

A Dose You Set

A 70 ml shot is one fixed dose. A scoop is not: 2 scoops is the directed serving, and you can take less on an easy week or more before a key session. Published dose-response trials find the curve flattens, and in two of them the higher dose performed worse, so more is a choice rather than an upgrade.

Up to 64% Less Per Dose

Beet It Sport shots retail at $3.50 to $5.00 per shot. Beetroot Pro is $1.78 per serving. Over a 30-day daily loading block that is $52 to $97 saved per month.

Head-to-Head Comparison

Beetroot Pro wins on every operational factor. Beet It Sport wins on research citations and Informed Sport lot-level certification. Both products deliver dietary nitrate effectively.

FactorBeetroot ProBeet It Sport
Declared actives per serving5 (extract, BCAA, potassium, magnesium, B12)1 (concentrated beetroot juice)
Price per dose$1.78$3.50 to $5.00
Dose adjustableYes, by the scoopNo, one fixed 70 ml shot
Calories per serving30 cal (8 g total carbs)About 58 cal (about 9 g sugars)
Betaine (TMG) includedYes (via betaine nitrate compound)No
FormatPowder, shelf stableReady-to-drink shot, shelf stable
Timing before exercise60 to 90 minutes2 to 3 hours
Sodium per serving92 mgAbout 115 mg
Dietary nitrate per serving160 mg (derived from a disclosed extract)400 mg (disclosed on label)
Research backingIOC-recognized dietary nitrateUsed in the IOC-cited trials
Informed Sport certifiedNo (cGMP + ISO 17025)Yes, every batch

Beet It Sport data sourced from beet-it.com and Amazon product listing (2026).

How To Switch

Switching from Beet It Sport takes one supply cycle, with no new adaptation period: finish your current shots, shift your timing window, and start mixing Beetroot Pro instead.

  1. 1

    Finish Your Current Supply

    Start Beetroot Pro as soon as your Beet It supply runs out. The mechanism is identical, so there is no adaptation period.

  2. 2

    Move Your Timing Window

    Switch from taking the shot 2 to 3 hours before exercise to taking Beetroot Pro 60 to 90 minutes before exercise.

  3. 3

    Mix Two Scoops In Cold Water

    Two scoops, the directed serving, in 6 to 8 oz of chilled water. The dark cherry flavor is clean, without the thick earthy texture of concentrated beet juice.

  4. 4

    Load 5 To 7 Days Before Race Day

    For a loading block, take one serving daily for 5 to 7 days before your goal event to raise plasma nitrate to a stable elevated baseline.

What Customers Actually Say

"After using my first of two jars, I can confirm this powder works as advertised. Much more convenient to use than regular bottled beet juice. I can put it in my gear bag when on road trips and use only what amount I need without wasting any. My hard efforts on the bike are longer and stronger, with faster recovery times! Mixes easy and tastes great, too!! Great product which I will continue to use!!!"

Mark B

"After using Beetroot Pro for a week I set out to run a mile segment near my home. I pushed the speed for the first half but felt like I slowed down in the end. I thought my time would be slower than my best. However, I was surprised to see a PR by 8 seconds. I didn't feel faster, but I was. The Beetroot provided better results at the same perceived effort. Now, if only it tasted like strawberries. ;)"

Sam J

"I have been using Beetroot Pro for three riding seasons now. It has made a big difference in my recovery after high-effort and endurance rides. After Century rides, I no longer need a few days off of the bike!"

Mike W

Common Questions

What is the best alternative to Beet It Sport shots for endurance athletes?+
Beetroot Pro is the most direct powder alternative to Beet It Sport liquid nitrate shots. Both deliver a standardized dietary nitrate dose targeting the nitrate-nitrite-nitric oxide pathway. Beet It Sport Nitrate 400 delivers 400mg of dietary nitrate per 70ml liquid shot, from concentrated beetroot juice and lemon juice. Beetroot Pro delivers an 8,000 mg standardized beet extract, yielding about 160 mg of dietary nitrate, at 30 calories per serving in a portable powder format. Beetroot Pro is also significantly cheaper per serving ($1.78 vs $3.50 to $5.00 per Beet It shot).
How does Beetroot Pro compare to Beet It Sport on nitrate dose?+
Beet It Sport Nitrate 400 delivers 400mg of dietary nitrate per shot from concentrated beetroot juice. Beetroot Pro delivers an 8,000 mg standardized beet extract, yielding about 160 mg of dietary nitrate per serving. The clinical research threshold for performance benefit is typically 300 to 600mg of dietary nitrate. Beet It Sport meets it; a single Beetroot Pro serving does not. The key difference is that Beetroot Pro uses a chemically defined compound (NO3-T) with a fixed nitrate content per gram, while Beet It Sport uses concentrated beetroot juice with naturally occurring nitrate.
What is actually in a Beet It Sport shot?+
Concentrated beetroot juice (98%) and lemon juice (2%). That is the complete ingredient list, and it is a deliberate design: a single-ingredient juice standardized to 400 mg of dietary nitrate. Their panel declares 83 kcal and 13 g of sugars per 100 ml, so a 70 ml shot is roughly 58 calories and about 9 g of sugars. Beetroot Pro is a formula rather than a juice: a standardized beet extract plus a 400 mg BCAA blend, 220 mg potassium, 50 mg magnesium and vitamin B12, at 30 calories per serving.
Does either one need refrigerating for travel?+
Neither does, and we would rather correct that than let it stand. Beet It Sport shots are shelf stable: their Blonyx distributor guide states plainly that the shots do not need to be refrigerated, though some people prefer them cold. The real format difference is weight and packing. A canister of powder holds 28 servings and mixes into 6 to 8 oz of water anywhere, while the equivalent in shots is 28 glass-and-foil bottles of liquid to carry to a destination race.
What is the timing protocol for Beetroot Pro vs Beet It Sport?+
Beet It Sport, like most whole beetroot juice products, recommends taking it 2 to 3 hours before exercise based on the pharmacokinetics of whole juice absorption. Beetroot Pro is taken 60 to 90 minutes before exercise. That is our protocol for a different compound, standardized betaine nitrate rather than whole juice, and we state it as a protocol rather than as an improvement: the published pharmacokinetics for dietary nitrate describe a peak at 2 to 3 hours, and we are not claiming to have moved it. Practically, it means Beetroot Pro fits a normal pre-race routine instead of a 3am alarm for a 6am start.
Is Beet It Sport used in scientific research?+
Yes. Beet It Sport products (particularly their shots) have been used in a large number of published peer-reviewed studies on dietary nitrate and endurance performance, which is why they are well known in the research community. The IOC-recognized performance benefits of dietary nitrate are backed in part by studies using Beet It products. However, the research demonstrates what dietary nitrate does as a compound, not a brand-specific effect. Any standardized nitrate source delivering 300 to 600mg per dose produces comparable results. Beetroot Pro's NO3-T betaine nitrate delivers the active compound at a comparable and disclosed dose.
Can I switch from Beet It Sport shots to Beetroot Pro directly?+
Yes. Start Beetroot Pro as soon as your Beet It supply runs out. Adjust your timing: switch from taking the shot 2 to 3 hours out to taking Beetroot Pro 60 to 90 minutes before exercise. The mechanism is identical. For a loading block, take one serving daily for 5 to 7 days before your goal event. Mix two scoops, the directed serving, in 6 to 8 oz of chilled water. The dark cherry flavor profile is clean and easy to drink without the thick earthy texture of concentrated beet juice.

Ready to Switch to Powder?

Take two scoops, the directed serving, in 6 to 8 oz of water 60 to 90 minutes before training or racing. For a loading protocol, take one serving daily for 5 to 7 days before your goal event to raise plasma nitrate to a stable elevated baseline.

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