Inside Sports Nutrition

AUA: Beetroot and Nitrates - Ep. #142


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In this Ask Us Anything #16, we address a listener curiosity about beetroot powder, nitrates, and beetroot supplements.


We discuss:

  • What are nitrates?
  • The benefits of nitric oxide 
  • Why beets are a powerhouse food
  • Eating whole beets vs. using beet powders
  • Effects of aging upon nitric oxide production
  • Types of athletes who may benefit from nitrate supplementation 
  • Considerations for taking beetroot powder
  • What about female athletes?
  • Testing for nitric oxide

  • Links:

    • More about nitrates https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32188080/ and https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38472804/
    • Indicator strips for nitric oxide

    • Send us your questions to [email protected] or DM us through our IG @isnpodcast or Facebook @insidesportsnutrition and we’ll get your question addressed on a future AUA episode. 


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