topicBeetroot Cognitive Performance Randomized Trial
claimCognitive function is a crucial aspect of athletic performance enabling athletes to adapt to dynamic environments and execute skills effectively, but evidence for cognitive benefits of nitrate-rich beetroot supplementation is limited and inconsistent.
evidence level1
citationNowak A (2025)
sourceBeetroot Juice Supplementation as a Healthy Aging Strategy Through Improving Physical Performance and Cognitive Functions: A Systematic Review.
topicBeetroot Cognitive Performance Randomized Trial
claimThe combination of improved physical activity and cognitive functions contribute to overall healthy aging and extending life expectancy.
evidence level1
citationNowak A (2025)
sourceBeetroot Juice Supplementation as a Healthy Aging Strategy Through Improving Physical Performance and Cognitive Functions: A Systematic Review.
topicBeetroot Cognitive Performance Randomized Trial
claimMethods: The literature review was conducted to summarize and systematize existing evidence on beetroot juice supplementation on physical performance and cognitive function in both, healthy adult population and athletes.
evidence level1
citationNowak A (2025)
sourceBeetroot Juice Supplementation as a Healthy Aging Strategy Through Improving Physical Performance and Cognitive Functions: A Systematic Review.
topicBeetroot Cognitive Performance Randomized Trial
claimBackground: Findings show that beetroot-derived nitrates can improve endurance, oxygen efficiency, muscular power, recovery and cardiovascular function, particularly in recreationally active or moderately trained individuals.
evidence level1
citationNowak A (2025)
sourceBeetroot Juice Supplementation as a Healthy Aging Strategy Through Improving Physical Performance and Cognitive Functions: A Systematic Review.
topicBeetroot Cognitive Performance Randomized Trial
claimResults Compared with PL, BJ improved CRT (BJ: 2.376 ± 0.255; PL: 2.534 ± 0.322; p r = 0.74; Z = -5.881) and CODS (BJ: 13.046 ± 1.512; PL: 13.651 ± 1.811; p r = 0.47; Z = -4.314).
evidence level4
citationYang X (2026)
sourceInfluence of Acute Beetroot Juice Intake on Agility Performance Immediately Post-Repeated Maximal Sprinting in Soccer Players.
topicBeetroot Cognitive Performance Randomized Trial
claimBackground/objectives Acute beetroot juice (BJ) nitrate supplementation may enhance agility and change of direction performance by increasing nitric oxide bioavailability and improving cognitive and skeletal muscle functions, thereby potentially attenuating post-sprint performance decrements.
evidence level4
citationYang X (2026)
sourceInfluence of Acute Beetroot Juice Intake on Agility Performance Immediately Post-Repeated Maximal Sprinting in Soccer Players.
topicBeetroot Cognitive Performance Randomized Trial
claimMethods We investigated whether a single dose of BJ improves agility immediately after repeated maximal sprinting compared with a placebo (PL) in soccer players.
evidence level4
citationYang X (2026)
sourceInfluence of Acute Beetroot Juice Intake on Agility Performance Immediately Post-Repeated Maximal Sprinting in Soccer Players.