The source of dietary nitrate (NO 3) is mainly green, leafy vegetables, partially absorbed into
blood through intestinal mucosa. The recycled nitrate is reabsorbed and concentrated by the …

Previously, beetroot is mainly consumed as a food additive. In recent years, the beetroot,
especially the betalains (betanin) and nitrates it contains, now has received increasing …

Beetroot juice (BRJ) has become increasingly popular amongst athletes aiming to improve
sport performances. BRJ contains high concentrations of nitrate, which can be converted …

Purpose To investigate whether chronic supplementation with a low or moderate dose of
dietary nitrate (NO 3−) reduces submaximal exercise oxygen uptake (V˙ O 2) and to assess …

Skeletal muscles have a fundamental role in locomotion and whole body metabolism, with
muscle mass and quality being linked to improved health and even lifespan. Optimizing …

Inorganic nitrate is present at high levels in beetroot and celery, and in green leafy
vegetables such as spinach and lettuce. Though long believed inert, nitrate can be reduced …

Abstract Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) exerts a severe toll on human
health and the economy, with high prevalence and mortality rates. The search for bioactive …

When ingested alone, beetroot juice and sodium bicarbonate are ergogenic for high-
intensity exercise performance. This study sought to determine the independent and …

We investigated the effects of a novel multi-ingredient supplement comprised of polyphenol
antioxidants and compounds known to facilitate mitochondrial function and metabolic …

[Purpose] To examine the effect of a 4-day NO 3-loading protocol on the submaximal oxygen
cost of both low fit and high fit participants at five different exercise intensities.[Methods] …