Beetroot juice may boost fitness while fasting
NCT ID NCT06767176
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether drinking beetroot juice every day during the first week of Ramadan helps maintain or improve exercise performance in healthy adults. Twenty-one participants did exercise tests before and after fasting. The goal was to see if the nitrates in beetroot juice could offset any drop in fitness caused by fasting.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- beetroot juice
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could suggest a simple dietary supplement to help maintain fitness during fasting periods.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study in healthy adults, so results may not apply to other groups. The effect may be small or absent.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Guelph
Guelph, Canada
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