Beetroot and caffeine combo tested for cycling edge
NCT ID NCT07501806
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether taking nitrate (from beetroot juice) and caffeine together improves performance in a 3-minute all-out cycling test. Fifteen trained male cyclists completed four different supplement conditions in a randomized, double-blind trial. The goal was to see if the combination offers extra benefits over either supplement alone.
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 juice) and caffeine
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple dietary strategy to improve high-intensity cycling performance.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early-stage study with only 15 participants, so results may not apply to all athletes. The effects may be small or not meaningful for real-world performance.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Exercise and Performance Nutrition Laboratory
Saint Charles, Missouri, 63301, United States
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