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Beetroot / nitrate

Also sold as Beet juice, dietary nitrate

Short-term blood pressure and endurance effects via nitric oxide.

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Evidence strength

72/100Strong
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What the evidence supports: lowering blood pressure and improving endurance efficiency.

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How long to take it

Situational for performance; ongoing for blood pressure with monitoring.

Who it's actually for

Endurance athletes and people working on blood pressure.

Safe upper limit

Unverified
No formal limit; 300–600 mg nitrate is typical
Well tolerated. Turns urine and stool pink, which is harmless but alarming if unexpected.
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Interactions to know about

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Practical notes

  • Antibacterial mouthwash blocks the effect — the conversion needs oral bacteria.
  • Take 2–3 hours before performance.
  • Additive with blood pressure medication.