Beetroot before bed? mayo clinic tests nighttime nitrate for better sleep

NCT ID NCT05864521

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 10, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This study looks at whether drinking beetroot juice (which contains natural nitrates) before bed can improve sleep quality and how well your brain and blood vessels work at night. Researchers at Mayo Clinic will study 60 healthy adults, both younger (18-35) and older (65-80). Participants will have their sleep and nerve activity measured overnight after taking the supplement.

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  • Mayo Clinic in Rochester

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    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

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