Beetroot & Nitrate-Rich Extracts in Endurance Nutrition
In the competitive world of sports performance, nitrate-rich botanicals like beetroot, spinach, and pomegranate are making a quiet but powerful impact. For endurance athletes, nitrates are more than a natural colorant — they are precursors to nitric oxide (NO), which supports blood flow and oxygen efficiency during exercise. At BF-EssE, we formulate beetroot and nitrate-rich systems that are stable, great-tasting, and fully compliant with EU nutrition and health claim regulations — from high-purity beet powders to premium blends with synergistic actives like citrulline and pomegranate extract.
The Science Behind Nitrates
When ingested, dietary nitrates are converted in the body to nitrites, and then to nitric oxide. This NO pathway can help:
Improve oxygen delivery to muscles
Support endurance performance
Reduce perceived exertion during prolonged activity
Fact: Multiple peer-reviewed studies have shown that beetroot supplementation can increase time-to-exhaustion in trained cyclists and runners by 2–5%, depending on dosage and duration.
Why Beetroot is the Star Ingredient
Beetroot (Beta vulgaris) offers a rich nitrate content — typically 250–400 mg nitrate per 100 g fresh beet. In concentrated extracts, nitrate levels can be standardized to 2–5% for consistent dosing.