{"id":160678,"date":"2017-07-27T08:13:13","date_gmt":"2017-07-27T08:13:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/?p=160678"},"modified":"2017-07-27T12:44:12","modified_gmt":"2017-07-27T12:44:12","slug":"use-beetroot-juice-win-races","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/2017\/07\/27\/use-beetroot-juice-win-races\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use Beetroot Juice to Win Races"},"content":{"rendered":"

A lot of pros and amateurs across a wide spectrum of sports are eating beetroot. Why? As I explained in the previous article, it seems that it can have performance-enhancing qualities. Do you want to find out if you can benefit from some beetroot juice too? Let\u2019s look at proper dosage and timing that you should use to start with.<\/strong>
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Why beetroot juice?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Beetroot is one of the best sources of nitrates, compounds that are broken down by saliva to form nitric oxide in the body. Nitric oxide helps with the dilation of small blood vessels which can improve athlete\u2019s efficiency by reducing energy requirements for a given work rate. So, what\u2019s the best way to get enough nitrates from beetroot? Drinking some beetroot juice!<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s safe to consume and experiment with<\/strong><\/h2>\n

As opposed to most other supplements, there are virtually no drawbacks to experimenting with beetroot juice, you can have it on a daily basis. It is low in calories and doesn\u2019t contain vitamins or minerals in dangerously high quantities. The distinctly earthy taste will probably be the only limiting factor. It does have only one known side effect – it colours your urine pink.<\/p>\n

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Will Beetroot Juice Enhance Your Performance?<\/span><\/h3>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n<\/div>\n

How much and when?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The amount of beetroot juice that provides the nitrate needed for the average person to sufficiently increase their blood nitrite is about 300 \u2013 500 ml and should be consumed about 2 – 3 hours before the given race or training session. But you don\u2019t need to rely only on juices, beetroot is a tasty ingredient for salads and risottos too. You can also mix it up with celery or spinach, the second best sources of nitrates. Also note that if you\u2019re a highly trained athlete, close to the elite level, you might need to do this several days in a row to see any benefits because your nitric oxide levels might already be pretty high.<\/p>\n

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What are the alternatives?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Keep in mind that the nitrate content of beetroot can vary significantly based on the soil it\u2019s grown in, the time of year, the fertiliser used, how fresh it is when consumed, and so on. So, if you\u2019re unsure whether the beetroot that\u2019s available in your area is good enough, you might try some quality bottled beetroot. Or, if you want to be even more precise and try supplements, then 5 – 8mmol of nitrate is the dose equivalent to 300 \u2013 500 ml of beetroot juice.<\/p>\n

Finally, note that the performance benefits shown in studies are in single digit percentage points, so don\u2019t expect miracles. But if you do measure your rides regularly, you will be able to tell the difference. Try it and let us know!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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