Beetroot boost: does more nitrate mean more endurance?
NCT ID NCT07735455
First seen Jul 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study explores whether a single dose of dietary nitrate, a natural compound found in beetroot and leafy greens, can improve running endurance and reduce muscle fatigue. Recreationally active men will take either a placebo or one of three nitrate doses before a treadmill test to exhaustion. The goal is to see if higher doses lead to greater benefits.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- dietary nitrate (from beetroot or leafy greens)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward an optimal dose of dietary nitrate for boosting endurance in recreational runners.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study with only 9 participants, so results may not apply to others. Higher doses might cause digestive upset or other side effects.
This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for HEALTH ADULT SUBJECTS are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
-
Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
Madrid, Madrid, 28049, Spain
More trials for these conditions
Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.
- Can the right work-rest rhythm and a massage gun soften stiff calf muscles?
- What makes people move? new study probes the secrets of physical activity
- New daily pill TIX100 takes first step toward tackling obesity
- New skin ointment takes first step toward treating inflammatory conditions
- One yoga session may boost heart health overnight
- New drug ENERGI-F705 takes first step: safety check in 24 volunteers