Beetroot
Nitrates that become nitric oxide. Natural stamina, naturally.
Beetroot (Beta vulgaris) is a root vegetable with one of the highest naturally occurring nitrate concentrations of any food. Its deep ruby colour comes from betalain pigments, which are also powerful antioxidants.
Good for
- Endurance and recovery
- Healthy blood pressure
- Liver detox
Watch for
- Already low blood pressure
Stamina and oxygen delivery
Inorganic nitrates → Nitric oxideDietary nitrates convert to nitric oxide via the nitrate-nitrite-NO pathway. Nitric oxide dilates blood vessels, reducing the oxygen cost of exercise and improving endurance.
Blood pressure support
NitratesMultiple meta-analyses show inorganic nitrate from beetroot reduces systolic and diastolic blood pressure by 4–5 mmHg — comparable to some antihypertensive medications.
Betalain antioxidants
Betacyanins, betaxanthinsThe deep red-purple pigments in beetroot are betalains — a class of antioxidant found almost nowhere else in the plant kingdom. They combat oxidative stress at the cellular level.
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Energy | 43 kcal |
| Protein | 1.6g |
| Carbohydrates | 9.6g |
| Nitrates | ~250mg |
| Folate | 109μg |
| Manganese | 0.33mg |
| Potassium | 325mg |
| Vitamin C | 4.9mg |
The conversion of nitrate to nitric oxide takes approximately 60–90 minutes and requires oral bacteria — which is why mouthwash before a beetroot drink can completely eliminate the effect. Research from the University of Exeter showed 500ml of beetroot juice reduced the oxygen cost of moderate-intensity cycling by 19% and increased time-to-exhaustion by 16%.
- Lansley KE et al. (2011). Acute dietary nitrate supplementation improves cycling time trial performance. Med Sci Sports Exerc.
- Siervo M et al. (2013). Inorganic nitrate and beetroot juice supplementation reduces blood pressure. J Nutr.
- Market
- Gaddiannaram market, Hyderabad
- Distance
- 8–14km
- Restocked
- Every 2 days
- Freshness
- Pressed within 24 hours of purchase
- Notes
- We use deep-red varieties only — golden beetroot has lower nitrate concentration.
Do
- Drink 60–90 minutes before exercise for maximum nitric oxide effect
- Avoid using antibacterial mouthwash before drinking — it kills the bacteria needed for conversion
Don't
- Don't be alarmed by pink urine (beeturia) — harmless and common
- Don't pair with high-calcium foods immediately before — can reduce nitrate absorption
The pink or red discolouration of urine after eating beetroot, called beeturia, occurs in 10–14% of people and is completely harmless. It's caused by betalain pigments passing through the digestive system — how quickly it passes depends on your stomach acid levels.
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