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Beetroot juice and High-Intensity exercise may protect Post-Menopausal hearts

NCT ID NCT06480695

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: University of Virginia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 17, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Summary

This study investigates whether combining high-intensity exercise with nitrate-rich beetroot juice can improve blood vessel function and fitness in post-menopausal women, who face increased heart disease risk. Participants are randomly assigned to one of four groups: high- or moderate-intensity exercise, plus either nitrate-rich beetroot juice or a placebo. Over one month, researchers measure changes in vascular health and aerobic capacity to see if this combination offers greater benefits than standard exercise alone.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
nitrate-rich beetroot juice and high-intensity exercise
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a simple, non-drug approach—combining specific exercise intensity with beetroot juice—to reduce cardiovascular risk in post-menopausal women.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The effects of beetroot juice and exercise intensity may be modest or not sustained over time.

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Locations

  • Student Health and Wellness Building - Department of Kinesiology

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    Charlottesville, Virginia, 22903, United States

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