topicBeetroot Nitrate Endurance Performance Meta-Analysis
claimNitrates can be found in a variety of vegetables and their nitrate concentration can differ due to factors such as: weather conditions, soil quality and its pH or the plant species [].
evidence level1
citationNowak Anna (2025)
sourceBeetroot Juice Supplementation as a Healthy Aging Strategy Through Improving Physical Performance and Cognitive Functions: A Systematic Review
topicBeetroot Nitrate Endurance Performance Meta-Analysis
claimAs a result, the actual nitrate and nitrite content in beetroot supplements may differ from what is expected or labelled [,].
evidence level1
citationNowak Anna (2025)
sourceBeetroot Juice Supplementation as a Healthy Aging Strategy Through Improving Physical Performance and Cognitive Functions: A Systematic Review
topicBeetroot Nitrate Endurance Performance Meta-Analysis
claimNowadays, the protocols of nitrate supplementation in sports, recommend the dose of ~6-6 mmol (350–500 mg), taken approximately around 2–3 h before planned exercise [].
evidence level1
citationNowak Anna (2025)
sourceBeetroot Juice Supplementation as a Healthy Aging Strategy Through Improving Physical Performance and Cognitive Functions: A Systematic Review
topicBeetroot Nitrate Endurance Performance Meta-Analysis
claim2 3 2 3 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 − − − − Nitrogen is a vital element for all living organisms.
evidence level1
citationNowak Anna (2025)
sourceBeetroot Juice Supplementation as a Healthy Aging Strategy Through Improving Physical Performance and Cognitive Functions: A Systematic Review
topicBeetroot Nitrate Endurance Performance Meta-Analysis
claimAlthough dietary nitrates were historically approached with caution due to concerns about nitrosamine formation, contemporary evidence highlights their beneficial effects on vascular, metabolic and cognitive functions.
evidence level4
citationKurhaluk N (2026)
sourceDietary Nitrate-Rich Vegetables as Natural Modulators of Health: Mechanisms and Benefits in Ageing Populations.
topicBeetroot Nitrate Endurance Performance Meta-Analysis
claimAgeing is characterised by endothelial dysfunction, impaired nitric oxide (NO) synthesis and increased oxidative stress, which elevates cardiovascular risk.
evidence level4
citationKurhaluk N (2026)
sourceDietary Nitrate-Rich Vegetables as Natural Modulators of Health: Mechanisms and Benefits in Ageing Populations.
topicBeetroot Nitrate Endurance Performance Meta-Analysis
claimWhile dietary nitrate is generally considered low-risk for healthy adults, caution is warranted in susceptible populations, such as infants and individuals with impaired renal function.
evidence level4
citationKurhaluk N (2026)
sourceDietary Nitrate-Rich Vegetables as Natural Modulators of Health: Mechanisms and Benefits in Ageing Populations.
topicBeetroot Nitrate Endurance Performance Meta-Analysis
claimNitrate-rich vegetables are increasingly recognised as a key subgroup of phytochemical-dense foods that have significant potential for preventing and managing chronic diseases.
evidence level4
citationKurhaluk N (2026)
sourceDietary Nitrate-Rich Vegetables as Natural Modulators of Health: Mechanisms and Benefits in Ageing Populations.