Beetroot Juice as a Natural Ergogenic Supplement: A Literature Review of Its Effects on Physical Performance and Training Adaptation
Purpose: This study aims to review the current literature on the effects of beetroot juice supplementation on physical performance, training adaptation, and safety. It explores the mechanisms through which nitrates in beetroot juice enhance performance and investigates potential limitations of long-...
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Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń
2025-03-01
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| author | Julia Głowacz Michal Popiel Kamil Dziekoński Jakub Rybowski Sylwia Krzyśkowska Aneta Redner Iga Kwiecień Patrycja Zwierzchlewska Bartosz Rusin Dominik Stanibuła Kacper Buczek |
| author_facet | Julia Głowacz Michal Popiel Kamil Dziekoński Jakub Rybowski Sylwia Krzyśkowska Aneta Redner Iga Kwiecień Patrycja Zwierzchlewska Bartosz Rusin Dominik Stanibuła Kacper Buczek |
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| description | Purpose: This study aims to review the current literature on the effects of beetroot juice supplementation on physical performance, training adaptation, and safety. It explores the mechanisms through which nitrates in beetroot juice enhance performance and investigates potential limitations of long-term supplementation.
Methodology: A systematic review of scientific articles was conducted, focusing on studies related to the ergogenic effects of beetroot juice. The review includes clinical trials, meta-analyses, and research on various sports disciplines and populations.
Findings: The review suggests that beetroot juice supplementation improves exercise performance by enhancing blood flow, reducing oxygen consumption, and supporting muscle recovery. However, there are some limitations regarding the effectiveness in different populations and the long-term safety of regular use.
Conclusions: Beetroot juice is a promising natural ergogenic supplement, but further research is needed to address gaps in knowledge about its effects on various athletic populations and to determine optimal dosage and supplementation protocols.
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| spelling | doaj-art-34a8194d7a6a47cc993e2287cd04f4882025-08-20T02:50:30ZengNicolaus Copernicus University in ToruńQuality in Sport2450-31182025-03-013910.12775/QS.2025.39.59096Beetroot Juice as a Natural Ergogenic Supplement: A Literature Review of Its Effects on Physical Performance and Training AdaptationJulia Głowaczhttps://orcid.org/0009-0000-3564-703XMichal Popiel0https://orcid.org/0009-0002-9726-6296Kamil Dziekońskihttps://orcid.org/0009-0001-9958-1348Jakub Rybowskihttps://orcid.org/0009-0002-6860-7805Sylwia Krzyśkowskahttps://orcid.org/0009-0001-4542-1357Aneta Rednerhttps://orcid.org/0009-0006-1404-4305Iga Kwiecieńhttps://orcid.org/0009-0008-8391-1366Patrycja Zwierzchlewskahttps://orcid.org/0009-0005-8073-1042Bartosz Rusinhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-5430-593XDominik Stanibułahttps://orcid.org/0009-0005-9409-6430Kacper Buczekhttps://orcid.org/0009-0005-0521-3536Uniwersytet Medyczny w LubliniePurpose: This study aims to review the current literature on the effects of beetroot juice supplementation on physical performance, training adaptation, and safety. It explores the mechanisms through which nitrates in beetroot juice enhance performance and investigates potential limitations of long-term supplementation. Methodology: A systematic review of scientific articles was conducted, focusing on studies related to the ergogenic effects of beetroot juice. The review includes clinical trials, meta-analyses, and research on various sports disciplines and populations. Findings: The review suggests that beetroot juice supplementation improves exercise performance by enhancing blood flow, reducing oxygen consumption, and supporting muscle recovery. However, there are some limitations regarding the effectiveness in different populations and the long-term safety of regular use. Conclusions: Beetroot juice is a promising natural ergogenic supplement, but further research is needed to address gaps in knowledge about its effects on various athletic populations and to determine optimal dosage and supplementation protocols. https://apcz.umk.pl/QS/article/view/59096beetroot juicenitratesnitric oxidephysical performanceenduranceanaerobic capacity |
| spellingShingle | Julia Głowacz Michal Popiel Kamil Dziekoński Jakub Rybowski Sylwia Krzyśkowska Aneta Redner Iga Kwiecień Patrycja Zwierzchlewska Bartosz Rusin Dominik Stanibuła Kacper Buczek Beetroot Juice as a Natural Ergogenic Supplement: A Literature Review of Its Effects on Physical Performance and Training Adaptation Quality in Sport beetroot juice nitrates nitric oxide physical performance endurance anaerobic capacity |
| title | Beetroot Juice as a Natural Ergogenic Supplement: A Literature Review of Its Effects on Physical Performance and Training Adaptation |
| title_full | Beetroot Juice as a Natural Ergogenic Supplement: A Literature Review of Its Effects on Physical Performance and Training Adaptation |
| title_fullStr | Beetroot Juice as a Natural Ergogenic Supplement: A Literature Review of Its Effects on Physical Performance and Training Adaptation |
| title_full_unstemmed | Beetroot Juice as a Natural Ergogenic Supplement: A Literature Review of Its Effects on Physical Performance and Training Adaptation |
| title_short | Beetroot Juice as a Natural Ergogenic Supplement: A Literature Review of Its Effects on Physical Performance and Training Adaptation |
| title_sort | beetroot juice as a natural ergogenic supplement a literature review of its effects on physical performance and training adaptation |
| topic | beetroot juice nitrates nitric oxide physical performance endurance anaerobic capacity |
| url | https://apcz.umk.pl/QS/article/view/59096 |
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