Sports and energy
Nitrate (beetroot)
Also called: beetroot juice, beet root, nitrates
Natural nitrates from beetroot that the body turns into nitric oxide.
- Why people take it
- Endurance, blood pressure.
- What the evidence says
- Some evidence for endurance and small blood pressure drops.
- How it is usually taken
- Usually 400 to 800 mg nitrate (about 500 ml juice) 2 to 3 hours before exercise.
- Be careful
- Turns urine pink. Caution with kidney stones.
- Medicines it can interact with
- Adds to blood pressure medicines, nitrates and sildenafil or tadalafil.
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Common questions
What is Nitrate?
Natural nitrates from beetroot that the body turns into nitric oxide.
Why do people take Nitrate?
Endurance, blood pressure.
Does Nitrate work?
Some evidence for endurance and small blood pressure drops.
How much Nitrate do people take?
Usually 400 to 800 mg nitrate (about 500 ml juice) 2 to 3 hours before exercise.
Is Nitrate safe?
Turns urine pink. Caution with kidney stones.
Does Nitrate interact with medicines?
Adds to blood pressure medicines, nitrates and sildenafil or tadalafil.
Sources and further reading
Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.
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