People mainly take Beetroot for performance, libido, heart & lipids. Based on 21 first-hand reports and 74 meta-analyses & systematic reviews in the medical literature. Ranked #405 of 1,974 overall.
Of reports that state an outcome, 74% are positive.
Of the people who reported each effect, the share who said it got better.
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses from PubMed, with their published conclusions.
3+ meta-analyses or systematic reviews and 10+ randomized controlled trials in humans. The grade measures how much human research exists — read the conclusions below for what it found.
Conclusion: Other NEAs, including creatine, beetroot juice or glycerol, need further investigation to strengthen the evidence for performance enhancement in combat sports. Caffeine is the only NEA that has shown strong evidence for performance enhancement in combat sports.
PubMed 35807770 ↗Conclusion: Drinking BRJ may easily increase nitrate intake above the acceptable daily intake, which is known to stimulate the endogenous formation of N-nitroso compounds (NOC's), a class of compounds that is known to be carcinogenic and that may also induce several other adverse effects. Compared to studies on the beneficial effects, the amount of data and literature on the negative effects of BRJ is rather limited, and should be increased in order to perform a balanced risk assessment.
PubMed 32292042 ↗Conclusion: Daily ingestion of 200-800 mg of nitrate from BRJ may reduce clinical systolic BP in hypertensive individuals with no sign of development of tolerance. Certainty of evidence is low, and results should be interpreted with caution.
PubMed 39069465 ↗Conclusion: Finally, the available data does not support yohimbine supplementation or the use of Resurgex Plus® to improve athletic performance in elite soccer players. Still, more well-designed research with elite soccer players is needed to improve support and advice regarding the use of dietary supplements for athletic performance enhancement.
PubMed 37462346 ↗As stated by users — not a recommendation. Follow the label or your doctor.
How often each side effect came up across all reports.
Verbatim quotes, shortened only — each links to the original discussion.
“Beetroot (either slices of pickled beetroot or beetroot juice) - circulation, athletic performance.”
“Eat every day lot of beetroot, and dont use mouthwash. Real about Nitric oxide and erection, that is the connection with beetroot. In my experience it really has some viagra effect.”
“beetroot, lower cholesterol, zinc/oysters, cardio.”
“energy levels are consistent through the day with no afternoon crash”
“I add magnesium and beet root as two things that I definitely feel if I take them or not”
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