Beetroot Powder

Dietary nitrates from beet root follow a direct conversion pathway to nitric oxide, widening blood vessels and reducing the oxygen cost of submaximal effort. This beetroot supplement for runners delivers that mechanism in a single daily scoop, alongside hibiscus anthocyanins that support normal blood pressure during training.*

Nitrate from Beta vulgaris root enters the nitrate-nitrite-nitric oxide (NO) pathway, triggering smooth muscle relaxation in blood vessel walls and increasing oxygen delivery to working muscle. Research on dietary nitrate consistently shows reduced oxygen consumption at equivalent running intensities, meaning the same pace demands less physiological output. Hibiscus flower contains anthocyanins that inhibit angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) activity, providing complementary support for normal blood pressure under training load.*

Built for runners focused on improving oxygen efficiency on race day and during hard training sessions. Also directly relevant for masters runners (40+) managing blood pressure alongside performance, and for anyone building a pre-race nitric oxide stack with L-Citrulline.*

Key Benefits:

• Supports normal blood pressure

• Made with thoughtfully sourced ingredients like beet root and hibiscus

• Promotes healthy blood flow and circulation, ideal for post-workout recovery

• Simple to add to any active, healthy lifestyle

Ingredients: Beet Root Powder (Beta vulgaris) (root), Hibiscus Powder (flower), Apple Juice Powder (fruit), Stevia Extract (leaf), Maltodextrin

Manufacturer's country: USA

Product amount: 3.44 oz / 97.5 g

Gross weight (lb/g): 0.33 lb / 152 g

Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, adults use one (1) scoop of powder in 6-8 ounces (177-236ml) of cold water or favorite beverage once daily. Consume within 10 minutes of mixing.

Warning: Do not exceed recommended dose. Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under the age of 18, and individuals with known medical conditions should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement. KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. DO NOT USE IF SAFETY SEAL IS DAMAGED OR MISSING. STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

FAQ

Q: When should I take beetroot before a run or race?

A: Nitric oxide from dietary nitrate peaks approximately 2-3 hours after ingestion and remains elevated for 6-9 hours. Take one scoop 2-3 hours before your race or hard session. During race week, dosing daily for 3 consecutive days before the event builds plasma nitrate levels beyond what a single dose achieves. Avoid antibacterial mouthwash on race morning - it disrupts the oral bacteria responsible for converting nitrate to nitrite, blocking the first step of the NO pathway.

Q: How much beetroot do runners need to see a performance benefit?

A: The majority of endurance research uses 300-600mg dietary nitrate per dose. Consistent daily use over 3-7 days produces a greater effect than a single acute dose, because plasma nitrate accumulates with repeated supplementation.

Q: Does beetroot pair with L-Citrulline for a pre-race nitric oxide stack?

A: Yes. Beet root drives nitric oxide production via the dietary nitrate pathway. L-Citrulline drives it through a separate mechanism: it converts to L-Arginine in the kidneys, which then serves as the substrate for nitric oxide synthase. Using both provides nitric oxide from two independent pathways simultaneously. The standard pre-race protocol combines 4-8g L-Citrulline with a dietary nitrate dose from beetroot, taken 2-3 hours before effort.

Q: Is this relevant for masters runners specifically?

A: Yes, for two reasons. Nitric oxide production via the nitric oxide synthase pathway declines measurably with age, making the dietary nitrate-to-NO route proportionally more important for runners over 40. Additionally, hibiscus anthocyanins have documented ACE-inhibiting activity relevant to blood pressure management - an increasing consideration for masters runners managing cardiovascular health alongside training load.