topicNitrate Supplementation Endurance Performance Meta-Analysis
claimThe nitrate–nitrite–NO pathway plays a central role in this process, whereby dietary nitrate is reduced to nitrite and subsequently to nitric oxide, particularly under the hypoxic and acidic conditions typical of exercise [,,].
evidence level2
citationCherappurath Nafih (2026)
sourceEffects of Beetroot-Derived Nitrate Supplementation in Highly Trained and Elite Athletes: A Scoping Review of Randomized Controlled Trials on Performance, Recovery, and Physiological Outcomes
topicNitrate Supplementation Endurance Performance Meta-Analysis
claimA recent study indicates that both acute and chronic intake of nitrate-rich beetroot juice can enhance endurance performance, with significant improvements in VOmax and reduced oxygen costs during submaximal exercise [].
evidence level2
citationCherappurath Nafih (2026)
sourceEffects of Beetroot-Derived Nitrate Supplementation in Highly Trained and Elite Athletes: A Scoping Review of Randomized Controlled Trials on Performance, Recovery, and Physiological Outcomes
topicNitrate Supplementation Endurance Performance Meta-Analysis
claim1 9 10 11 12 13 14 V O Evidence suggests that supplementation with beetroot-derived nitrates may enhance physical performance and cognitive function [], increase resistance during repeated-sprint exercise [], and provide ergogenic benefits during team-sport activities [].
evidence level2
citationCherappurath Nafih (2026)
sourceEffects of Beetroot-Derived Nitrate Supplementation in Highly Trained and Elite Athletes: A Scoping Review of Randomized Controlled Trials on Performance, Recovery, and Physiological Outcomes
topicNitrate Supplementation Endurance Performance Meta-Analysis
claim1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Beetroot-derived nitrate supplementation has emerged as a prominent nutritional strategy in sport and exercise science for its potential to enhance athletic performance via nitric oxide (NO)-mediated mechanisms.
evidence level2
citationCherappurath Nafih (2026)
sourceEffects of Beetroot-Derived Nitrate Supplementation in Highly Trained and Elite Athletes: A Scoping Review of Randomized Controlled Trials on Performance, Recovery, and Physiological Outcomes
topicNitrate Supplementation Endurance Performance Meta-Analysis
claimThis nitrate–nitrite–NO pathway becomes particularly active under conditions of reduced oxygen availability and lower pH, such as those occurring during intense muscular exercise, thereby increasing NO bioavailability in working skeletal muscle [].
evidence level4
citationJurga Jakub (2026)
sourceEffects of Acute Dietary Nitrate Supplementation on Selected Isokinetic Performance Variables in Physically Active Men
topicNitrate Supplementation Endurance Performance Meta-Analysis
claimIn addition, improvements in endurance performance, including increased time to exhaustion and improved time trial performance, have been reported in both recreationally active individuals and trained athletes [,].
evidence level4
citationJurga Jakub (2026)
sourceEffects of Acute Dietary Nitrate Supplementation on Selected Isokinetic Performance Variables in Physically Active Men
topicNitrate Supplementation Endurance Performance Meta-Analysis
claimThese ergogenic effects are thought to be mediated through improved mitochondrial efficiency, enhanced muscle perfusion, and altered muscle contractile function [].
evidence level4
citationJurga Jakub (2026)
sourceEffects of Acute Dietary Nitrate Supplementation on Selected Isokinetic Performance Variables in Physically Active Men
topicNitrate Supplementation Endurance Performance Meta-Analysis
claim1 2 3 3 2 − − Nitric oxide (NO) is a key signalling molecule involved in the regulation of numerous physiological processes, including vascular tone, mitochondrial respiration, and skeletal muscle contractility.
evidence level4
citationJurga Jakub (2026)
sourceEffects of Acute Dietary Nitrate Supplementation on Selected Isokinetic Performance Variables in Physically Active Men