topicBeetroot Endurance Performance Randomized Trial
claimIntroduction In competitive sports, minor performance enhancements can significantly impact outcomes, driving athletes to utilize nutritional supplements, though many lack robust scientific evidence.
evidence level2
citationNojoumi M (2026)
sourceBeetroot Plus Vitamin C for Performance and Recovery: Protocol of a Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Randomized Crossover Trial in Semi-Professional Wrestlers.
topicBeetroot Endurance Performance Randomized Trial
claimThe primary outcome will be maximal anaerobic power, while secondary outcomes will include mean anaerobic power, fatigue index, time to exhaustion, and metabolic markers associated with muscle damage, such as creatine kinase and lactate dehydrogenase.
evidence level2
citationNojoumi M (2026)
sourceBeetroot Plus Vitamin C for Performance and Recovery: Protocol of a Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Randomized Crossover Trial in Semi-Professional Wrestlers.
topicBeetroot Endurance Performance Randomized Trial
claimConclusion This protocol describes a rigorous trial to evaluate potential ergogenic and recovery benefits of vitamin C-enriched beetroot in wrestling-specific anaerobic performance, addressing gaps in multi-muscle group testing.
evidence level2
citationNojoumi M (2026)
sourceBeetroot Plus Vitamin C for Performance and Recovery: Protocol of a Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Randomized Crossover Trial in Semi-Professional Wrestlers.
topicBeetroot Endurance Performance Randomized Trial
claimInorganic nitrate (NO₃⁻) stands out as a well-supported ergogenic aid, particularly for high-intensity activities, enhancing both performance metrics and psychological factors like perceived exertion.
evidence level2
citationNojoumi M (2026)
sourceBeetroot Plus Vitamin C for Performance and Recovery: Protocol of a Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Randomized Crossover Trial in Semi-Professional Wrestlers.
topicBeetroot Endurance Performance Randomized Trial
claimBackground The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of acute dietary nitrate (NO 3 - ) and caffeine (CAF) supplementation on end power (EP) and work performed above EP (WEP) in trained male cyclists during a 3 min all-out test (3MT) on a cycle ergometer.
evidence level4
citationHagele AM (2026)
sourceEffects of Dietary Nitrate and Caffeine on End Power and Work Above End Power During a 3 min All-Out Test in Trained Male Cyclists.
topicBeetroot Endurance Performance Randomized Trial
claimMethods Fifteen healthy, trained male cyclists (28.5 ± 5.3 years, 79.2 ± 9.1 kg, VO 2 peak 55.2 ± 5.6 mL·kg -1 ·min -1 ) completed four exercise trials in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study design separated by 3-7 days.
evidence level4
citationHagele AM (2026)
sourceEffects of Dietary Nitrate and Caffeine on End Power and Work Above End Power During a 3 min All-Out Test in Trained Male Cyclists.