Beetroot juice may shield heart from coffee and cold shock
NCT ID NCT06602921
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This completed study tested whether drinking beetroot juice (rich in nitrate) could reduce the strain on the heart and blood vessels caused by caffeine and cold exposure. Twenty-four healthy adults took beetroot powder, caffeine, and a cold foot bath while researchers measured blood pressure and artery function. The goal was to see if a simple dietary supplement could help the cardiovascular system handle everyday stressors better.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- beetroot juice (nitrate-rich)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple dietary supplement to protect the heart during everyday stressors like caffeine and cold.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study in healthy people, not patients. Results may not apply to those with heart conditions or be strong enough to change recommendations.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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24 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Dec 2023
- Finished
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Apr 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 40 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Blood pressure \< 130 mmHg systolic and \< 85 mmHg diastolic. BMI between 18.5 and 29.9 kg/m2. Females must be naturally menstruating (regular length cycle and menses) or using a form of combined hormonal contraception (for at least 6 months). Exclusion Criteria: * Existing cardiovascular or metabolic conditions. Experience any adverse reactions to experimental procedures or supplements. Allergies to supplements or breakfast items. Involved in any other studies. Blood pressure \> 130 mmHg systolic and \> 85 mmHg diastolic.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Loughborough University
Loughborough, LE11 3TU, United Kingdom
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