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.
Does Beetroot help with performance?
Possibly — but there are few reports. 100% of 19 people who reported on Beetroot for performance say it improved. 0% noticed no change and 0% say it got worse.
Performance: what users report
100%better19 reports · few reports
19 better0 no change0 worse
What people say about Beetroot and performance
“Beet Root helps boost nitric oxide and relax blood vessels. I take 4 1,000 mg 2x daily and I notice better workouts and more blood flow.”
“The two main supplements I take are creatine and L-Citrulline. I also take beetroot powder, for the same effects of citrulline, helps especially for running.”
“Beetroot extract, coq10, cordyceps, tigers milk, agmatine and bromantane helped me most with physical endurance/performance”
“My own experience is that it's the only thing I've ever taken that has unquestionable, noticeable effects on my endurance.”
What the research says
AResearch: Strong74 meta-analyses · 360 trials on PubMed
Nutrients · 2022
Nutritional Ergogenic Aids in Combat Sports: A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisJ Int Soc Sports Nutr · 2023
Effects of dietary supplements on athletic performance in elite soccer players: a systematic reviewConclusion: 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.
Side effects people mention
kidney stones 1pink staining 1
What else is Beetroot used for?
Based on few reports — treat as anecdotal. Information only — not medical advice. How we count