topicNitrate Supplementation Exercise Performance Meta-Analysis
claimAlthough ergogenic benefits have been reported in recreational and moderately trained individuals, evidence for highly trained and elite athletes remains inconsistent.
evidence level2
citationCherappurath N (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 Exercise Performance Meta-Analysis
claimObjectives: This scoping review aimed to map and synthesize evidence from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) investigating the effects of beetroot-derived nitrate supplementation on performance, recovery, and physiological outcomes in highly trained and elite athletes.
evidence level2
citationCherappurath N (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 Exercise Performance Meta-Analysis
claimBackground: Beetroot-derived nitrate supplementation is a widely studied nutritional strategy to enhance athletic performance.
evidence level2
citationCherappurath N (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 Exercise Performance Meta-Analysis
claimResults Nitrate supplementation significantly improved peak torque, relative peak power, and selected torque angle variables at 60°/s and 180°/s compared with placebo ( p p > 0.05).
evidence level4
citationJurga J (2026)
sourceEffects of Acute Dietary Nitrate Supplementation on Selected Isokinetic Performance Variables in Physically Active Men.
topicNitrate Supplementation Exercise Performance Meta-Analysis
claimBackground Dietary nitrate may enhance skeletal muscle performance by increasing nitric oxide bioavailability.
evidence level4
citationJurga J (2026)
sourceEffects of Acute Dietary Nitrate Supplementation on Selected Isokinetic Performance Variables in Physically Active Men.
topicNitrate Supplementation Exercise Performance Meta-Analysis
claimAlthough its benefits for endurance exercise are well documented, less is known about its effects on isokinetic strength and power performance.
evidence level4
citationJurga J (2026)
sourceEffects of Acute Dietary Nitrate Supplementation on Selected Isokinetic Performance Variables in Physically Active Men.