12/04/2025
Can beets improve your performance?
Beets are high in nitrates, which boost nitric oxide, improving blood flow and oxygen efficiency.
Most studies show improvements in endurance, time-to-exhaustion, repeated sprints, and time trials. Usually 1–2% in well-trained athletes, and even more in recreational athletes.
Best dose: 300–600 mg nitrate, 2–3 hours pre-training.
Cheap, easy, legal performance booster.
(Plus you get some extra micronutrients.)