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Evidence-Based Supplement Research

Evidence-Based Supplement Research

Beetroot and Improved Peak Power

Doses used in studies

mmol/day: 13 (median 13, IQR 13–13) — 1 study

2 of 2 papersPopulation:

Effects of Dietary Nitrate and Caffeine on End Power and Work Above End Power During a 3 min All-Out Test in Trained Male Cyclists.
- 2026-05-02
- RCT
- Nutrients 18(9)
- - Anthony M Hagele
  - Kyle L Sunderland
  - Petey W Mumford
  - Chad M Kerksick
- PubMed: 42124064
- DOI: 10.3390/nu18091463
5 Insights on
- Improved Peak Power
- High evidence
- Rigorous Journal
- Athletes
No significant effect of condition was observed for peak power (p = 0.642, ηp2 = 0.046)
Effect
Neutral
Effect size
Small
Significant
No
Dose
~13 mmol NO3-
Effects of Dietary Nitrate Supplementation on High-Intensity Cycling Sprint Performance in Recreationally Active Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
- 2024-08-19
- Meta-Analysis
- Nutrients 16(16)
- - Rachel Tan
  - Jordan K Cass
  - Isabella G Lincoln
  - Lauren E Wideen
  - Madelyn J Nicholl
  - Trevor J Molnar
  - Lewis A Gough
  - Stephen J Bailey
  - Adam Pennell
- PubMed: 39203900
- DOI: 10.3390/nu16162764
4 Insights on
- Improved Peak Power
- High evidence
- Rigorous Journal
- Adults
showed that dietary nitrate had significant effects on time-to-peak power (SMD: -0.66, 95% CI: -1.127 to -0.192, p = 0.006) but not on mean power, peak power, or minimum power.
Effect
Neutral
Effect size
Small
Significant
No