New Beet Juice Research with Well Trained Athletes

Over the last several years' researchers have found that beetroot juice improved performance with untrained athletes, however, results were mixed for higher level athletes. New research shows well-trained cyclists find a 5-watt power increase during a 10k effort.

These mixed results were no surprise to us here at Beetroot Pro®. Researchers were simply not providing enough of a build-up period for full effect. We have always suggested a 3-4 day build-up and double the dose.

The study tested two possibilities: first, that elite athletes may simply need a higher and more prolonged dose of beet juice before racing; and second, that the effects of beet juice may be more pronounced at high altitudes where there’s less oxygen—an idea supported by a few previous studies. 

Additionally, researchers at Aalborg University in Denmark tested beetroots' effect with a higher dosage, from one serving/daily to two servings/daily.

HOW SHOULD YOU TAKE BEETROOT PRO®?

DAILY:TAKE ONE SERVING (2 SCOOPS)

BEFORE RACE DAY: TWO DAYS BEFORE YOUR EVENT, TAKE ONE SERVING IN THE MORNING AND ONE SERVING IN THE EVENING.  REPEAT AGAIN ONE DAY BEFORE. TAKE ONE MORE SERVING 1-2 HOURS BEFORE RACING.

What made the difference for increased watts? The researchers speculate that this may be a result of the nitric oxide improving the circulation of oxygen-rich blood to the working muscles.

There's New Data on the Beet Juice Boost, Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, Feb 1, 2019

PubMed, Jan 24, 2019