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Beet that: why athletes are turning to beetroot juice
Manage episode 513371333 series 2601464
If hearing that athletes are downing shots of beetroot juice to improve their performance makes you exclaim: “What sorcery is this?”, you’re not alone. But this isn’t just another passing fad - there’s some solid science showing that the nitrates found in beetroot juice can boost sports performance. From improving blood flow to enhancing muscle efficiency, beetroot juice has gained traction among endurance athletes and sprinters alike. In this podcast episode, I take a dive into what the research says about this vibrant supplement, its likely benefits, and what it might mean for your performance goals.
Links referred to in the podcast
- IOC consensus statement on dietary supplements and the high-performance athlete https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/52/7/439
- Review of beetroot juice and physical performance https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40573069
- Sports Dietitians Australia www.sportsdietitians.com.au
Episode transcript
To access the full episode transcript, go to the following link and select the individual podcast episode and then click on the ‘Transcript’ tab https://thinkingnutrition.buzzsprout.com
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144 episodes
Manage episode 513371333 series 2601464
If hearing that athletes are downing shots of beetroot juice to improve their performance makes you exclaim: “What sorcery is this?”, you’re not alone. But this isn’t just another passing fad - there’s some solid science showing that the nitrates found in beetroot juice can boost sports performance. From improving blood flow to enhancing muscle efficiency, beetroot juice has gained traction among endurance athletes and sprinters alike. In this podcast episode, I take a dive into what the research says about this vibrant supplement, its likely benefits, and what it might mean for your performance goals.
Links referred to in the podcast
- IOC consensus statement on dietary supplements and the high-performance athlete https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/52/7/439
- Review of beetroot juice and physical performance https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40573069
- Sports Dietitians Australia www.sportsdietitians.com.au
Episode transcript
To access the full episode transcript, go to the following link and select the individual podcast episode and then click on the ‘Transcript’ tab https://thinkingnutrition.buzzsprout.com
Connect with me
Instagram doctimcrowe
Facebook Thinking Nutrition
X CroweTim
144 episodes
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