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Beetroot Nitrate

Inorganic nitrate for NO production.

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Overview

Inorganic nitrate for NO production.

Natural sources
  • Endogenously produced or biosynthesized molecule
  • Standardized pharmaceutical- or food-grade supplement
  • Combined with cofactors that improve absorption or activity
Common forms
  • Capsule or softgel
  • Powder
  • Sublingual or buccal
  • Liposomal liquid

Mechanism of action

Reduced to nitrite to NO via oral bacteria.

Pathways
  • · Reduced to nitrite to NO via oral bacteria

Effects on the body

Decreases
BP, improves endurance

Organ system effects

Skeletal Muscle

Beetroot Nitrate supports energy delivery, fatigue resistance, or recovery in athletic populations.

Cardiovascular

Beetroot Nitrate supports endothelial function, lipid profile, or blood-pressure regulation in cardiovascular trials.

Evidence-based benefits

Lowers BP, improves endurance

Moderate evidence

Potential side effects

Common
  • · Red urine
Rare
    Serious

      Drug interactions

      Prescription medications (general)
      Always disclose Beetroot Nitrate use to your prescriber — additive, antagonistic, or pharmacokinetic interactions are possible.
      minor

      Supplement interactions

      Pairs well with
      • Omega-3
        Anti-inflammatory cardiovascular synergy.
      • CoQ10
        Supports mitochondrial energetics in cardiac tissue.
      Avoid combining with

      No specific avoidances listed.

      Dosing & bioavailability

      Typical dose
      400 mg nitrate
      Best form
      Most evidence is based on the capsule or softgel form.
      Timing
      Consistent daily timing recommended; split larger doses if GI tolerance is a concern.
      With food?
      With a meal containing fat for fat-soluble compounds; otherwise either.

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      Scientific evidence8Show studies
      RCTHypertension · 2015

      Beetroot juice for BP

      Kapil V, et al.

      64 hypertensives

      Key findings

      Reduced SBP by 7.7 mmHg.

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      Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

      PubMed: Beetroot Nitrate — Lowers BP, improves endurance

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      Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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      Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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      Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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      Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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      Systematic reviewGoogle Scholar · 1970

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