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Types of Beetroot / Dietary Nitrate: Forms & Bioavailability

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Forms Comparison

FormBioavailabilityBest For
Concentrated Beetroot Juice Shot (e.g., Beet It)HighMost researched format — standardized 6.4 mmol nitrate per 70 mL shot; convenient pre-workout
Beetroot Juice (500 mL)HighWhole-food option — requires larger volume; nitrate content varies by batch
Beetroot PowderModerateConvenient for mixing; nitrate content varies widely between brands — look for standardized products

Concentrated Beetroot Juice Shot (e.g., Beet It)

Bioavailability: High. Best for: Most researched format — standardized 6.4 mmol nitrate per 70 mL shot; convenient pre-workout.

Beetroot Juice (500 mL)

Bioavailability: High. Best for: Whole-food option — requires larger volume; nitrate content varies by batch.

Beetroot Powder

Bioavailability: Moderate. Best for: Convenient for mixing; nitrate content varies widely between brands — look for standardized products.

References

  1. Meta-analysisMcMahon NF, Leveritt MD, Pavey TG (2017). The effect of dietary nitrate supplementation on endurance exercise performance in healthy adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Sports Medicine. DOI PubMed
  2. RCTBailey SJ, Winyard P, Vanhatalo A, et al. (2009). Dietary nitrate supplementation reduces the O2 cost of low-intensity exercise and enhances tolerance to high-intensity exercise in humans. Journal of Applied Physiology. DOI PubMed
  3. Meta-analysisSiervo M, Lara J, Ogbonmwan I, Mathers JC (2013). Inorganic nitrate and beetroot juice supplementation reduces blood pressure in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Nutrition. DOI PubMed