Can beetroot juice boost your workout? scientists investigate
NCT ID NCT02850367
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looked at how certain dietary supplements (nitrate, L-Arginine, L-Citrulline) affect exercise performance in 63 healthy, sedentary adults. Participants took the supplements or a placebo for up to 8 weeks. Researchers measured muscle strength and blood flow after exercise. The goal was to understand basic body responses, not to treat any disease.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Nitrate, L-Arginine, L-Citrulline
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help understand how diet affects exercise and recovery in healthy people.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study in healthy volunteers, not a patient population. Results may not apply to people with medical conditions.
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Locations
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Grenoble University Hospital
Grenoble, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 38043, France