Beetroot juice for strength and recovery in physically active individuals Original paper

In this randomized controlled trial in 12 male participants, beetroot juice increased weightlifting performance, reduced cardiovascular strain, and enhanced recovery from exercise, compared to a placebo juice.

This Study Summary was published on June 11, 2025.

The study

The participants drank a nitrate-rich beetroot juice solution or a nitrate-free solution before and after weight-training sessions. Several variables were recorded during the session, including total repetitions, movement speed, power output, and peak heart rate. Recovery was assessed 24 to 48 hours after training using jump exercises and subjective reports of muscle soreness.

Beetroot juice increased total repetitions and movement speed and reduced peak heart rate. The participants also had an increase in jump performance at 24 hours and a reduction in muscle soreness, which suggest that beetroot juice supports recovery after exercise.

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The results

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    This Study Summary was published on June 11, 2025.