Beetroot waffles: the secret weapon for rugby players?
NCT ID NCT07106489
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether beetroot extract, given as a waffle, could improve speed, strength, and fatigue in 10 trained rugby players. Participants took beetroot or a placebo before sprint and fitness tests. The goal was to see if the nitrates in beetroot help in intermittent sports like rugby.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- beetroot extract (nitrates)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a natural supplement to boost athletic performance in intermittent sports like rugby.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, completed trial with only 10 participants, so results may not apply to all athletes. The effect of beetroot on speed and strength is still uncertain.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Bogotá, Colombia
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