Concentrated Beetroot

[Google&Pubmed]

So a couple of days ago I was listening to Blue Collar Muscle and their guest mentioned this product called Beetelite and he mentioned that it was actually shown to help raise N.O. level. Anyways, I researched it and the guy is affiliated with the company that makes those shot. BUT, I found out that apparently beets have a shit ton good benefits. Well one of the Beetelite packages is equivalent to 6 organic beets but they are kind of expensive. So I've been looking for concentrated powder so I can maybe start taking them without having all the calorie intakes of eating or juicing the actual beets.

So I was wondering if you guys knew any good concentrated beet powders. It's hard to find a powder that gives you a comparison to how many beets it equals.

 

[Google&Pubmed]

A single dose of beetroot juice enhance... [Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2014] - PubMed - NCBI

A single dose of beetroot juice enhances cycling performance in simulated altitude.
Muggeridge DJ1, Howe CC, Spendiff O, Pedlar C, James PE, Easton C.
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Abstract
INTRODUCTION:
Increasing nitric oxide bioavailability via supplementation with nitrate-rich beetroot juice (BR) has been shown to attenuate the negative effect of hypoxia on peripheral oxygen saturation and exercise tolerance.
PURPOSE:
We investigated the effects of a single dose of concentrated BR on the physiological responses to submaximal exercise and time trial (TT) performance in trained cyclists exposed to moderate simulated altitude (approximately 2500 m).
METHODS:
Nine competitive amateur male cyclists (age, 28 ± 8 yr; V˙O2peak at altitude, 51.9 ± 5.8 mL·kg·min) completed four exercise trials consisting of an initial graded test to exhaustion and three performance trials on a cycle ergometer. The performance trials comprised 15 min of submaximal steady-state exercise at 60% maximum work rate and a 16.1-km TT. The second and third trials were preceded by ingestion of either 70 mL of BR or nitrate-depleted BR (PLA) 3 h before exercise.
RESULTS:
Plasma nitrate (PLA, 39.1 ± 3.5 µM; BR, 150.5 ± 9.3 µM) and nitrite (PLA, 289.8 ± 27.9 nM; BR, 678.1 ± 103.5 nM) measured immediately before exercise were higher after ingestion of BR compared with that after PLA (P < 0.001, P = 0.004). V˙O2 during steady-state exercise was lower in the BR trial (2542 ± 114 mL·min) than that in the PLA trial (2727 ± 85 mL·min, P = 0.049). TT performance was significantly faster after BR (1664 ± 14 s) than that after PLA (1702 ± 15 s, P = 0.021).
CONCLUSION:
A single dose of BR lowered V˙O2 during submaximal exercise and enhanced TT performance of trained cyclists in normobaric hypoxia. Consequently, ingestion of BR may be a practical and effective ergogenic aid for endurance exercise at altitude.

Edit: And then there is this one. So it might not work for everyone I guess but there is still all the health benefits it has if one does not care about increasing their NO level.

Beetroot Juice Supplementation Does Not Improve Performance in Elite 1500-m Runners.
Boorsma RK1, Whitfield J, Spriet LL.
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Abstract
PURPOSE:
Dietary nitrate supplementation with beetroot juice (BR) has received widespread attention as an ergogenic aid. However, recent evidence in well-trained cyclists has not consistently reported improved cycling economy or performance. The present study examined the effects of acute and chronic BR on VO2 during submaximal running and 1500 m time-trial (TT) performance in elite distance runners.
METHODS:
Eight male 1500 m runners (VO2 peak, 80 ± 5 ml·kg·min; 1500 m PB, 3:56 ± 9 s) participated in this study. In a randomized, double-blind, crossover design, subjects supplemented with BR or a nitrate-free BR placebo (PL) for 8 d separated by at least 1 wk. On d 1 (acute) and 8 (chronic), subjects ingested 210 ml of BR (19.5 mmol nitrate) or PL and completed a submaximal treadmill run and 1500 m TT on an indoor 200 m track.
RESULTS:
Plasma nitrate increased from 37 ± 15 to 615 ± 151 μM (acute) and 870 ± 259 μM (chronic) following BR. There were no VO2 differences between conditions at 50, 65 and 80% (Acute-PL, 4194 ± 90; Chronic-PL, 4216 ± 95; Acute-BR, 4192 ± 113; Chronic-BR, 4299 ± 92 mL·min) VO2 peak. The 1500 m TT was unaffected by acute or chronic BR (Acute-PL, 4:10.4 ± 2.5; Chronic-PL, 4:11.4 ± 2.7; Acute-BR, 4:10.7 ± 1.5; Chronic-BR, 4:10.5 ± 2.2, min:sec ± sec). However, 2 subjects improved their TT following acute (5.8 and 5.0 s) and chronic BR (7.0 and 0.5 s).
CONCLUSION:
Acute and chronic BR did not reduce running VO2 or improve 1500 m time-trial performance in a group of elite distance runners, but two responders to BR were identified.

 

[warlock]

So a couple of days ago I was listening to Blue Collar Muscle and their guest mentioned this product called Beetelite and he mentioned that it was actually shown to help raise N.O. level. Anyways, I researched it and the guy is affiliated with the company that makes those shot. BUT, I found out that apparently beets have a shit ton good benefits. Well one of the Beetelite packages is equivalent to 6 organic beets but they are kind of expensive. So I've been looking for concentrated powder so I can maybe start taking them without having all the calorie intakes of eating or juicing the actual beets.

So I was wondering if you guys knew any good concentrated beet powders. It's hard to find a powder that gives you a comparison to how many beets it equals.

I looked into that product a while back, mostly because I read beets lower blood pressure and then, because it also raises N.O level. I did not buy the product because it seems very pricey. Instead of bought beetroot extract, but I am not sure how well it is working.

 

[Google&Pubmed]

I looked into that product a while back, mostly because I read beets lower blood pressure and then, because it also raises N.O level. I did not buy the product because it seems very pricey. Instead of bought beetroot extract, but I am not sure how well it is working.

And that is my problem. Non of these powders say what is their serving ratio to how much actual beets it is. Not even a guest. Name brands though are very expensive...hopefully other supplement companies will jump in and lower the prices via competition.

 

[Cerberus777]

I juice beets. The chard (leafy green) part of beets is one of the top 5 most nutrient rich, cancer fighting (high in B17) and the root has a lot of benifits, lowers BP and gives great pump.

If you want powder, make sure its juice powder and not just powdered beets. The juice holds the nutrients, and is 30% of the root. The rest is cellulose.

 

[Google&Pubmed]

I juice beets. The chard (leafy green) part of beets is one of the top 5 most nutrient rich, cancer fighting (high in B17) and the root has a lot of benifits, lowers BP and gives great pump.

If you want powder, make sure its juice powder and not just powdered beets. The juice holds the nutrients, and is 30% of the root. The rest is cellulose.

Damn you do know a lot about juicing (no pun intended being that we are on PM). So do you have any recommendation on any product without all the calories (doesn't have to be calorie free, just be a reduced of it).

 

[james caan]

i started drinking beet kvass for all its benefits, something i think everyone should try.

 

[Google&Pubmed]

OMG I'm fucking stupid. I was looking at 1 cup of beet and not 1 beet. 1 beet has only 35 calories. Main thing is the 6g of sugar. Fuck the powder I'll just juice them when I'm bulking again.

How much does beets cost? And does anybody know what is the optimal level for how many you should eat per day?

 

[Cerberus777]

Yeah I like to expand my juicing knowledge beyond AAS lol. One small beet with the leafy part mixed is all I've done per day. So its only 6-8 carbs. Celery is good for blood pressure as well.

The cost of fresh veggies is nothing compared to the powdered stuff. Save your money for spirulina fishoil and ubiqunol if you want to by supps.

 

[warlock]

Yeah I like to expand my juicing knowledge beyond AAS lol. One small beet with the leafy part mixed is all I've done per day. So its only 6-8 carbs. Celery is good for blood pressure as well.

The cost of fresh veggies is nothing compared to the powdered stuff. Save your money for spirulina fishoil and ubiqunol if you want to by supps.

How do you eat your beet?

 

[dragonfire101]

Time to make me up some Borscht

 

[Cerberus777]

How do you eat your beet?

I juice all my veggies raw except I like to eat kale and collard greens sometime.

 

[SquatToYouDrop]

Beet Elite is another under-performing supplement. If you really want to get things going, eat 200 grams of baked beets 75 minutes before exercise and save your wallet. I tried BeetElite, I didn't notice any improvement in performance and my numbers didn't increase.

"Eating 200 grams of baked beets 75 minutes before exercise improved the running performance of recreationally fit men and women.

The increase in performance was most likely due to the conversion of the dietary nitrate to nitrite to nitric oxide in the body. Nitric oxide reduces the oxygen cost of exercise by requiring your muscles to use less energy or ATP to produce the same amount of work."

Precision Nutrition » Research Review: Can beets help you run faster?

 

[Stewie]

I'd be cautious using Beet root juice around the same time (4-6 hours) of using a PDE5 inhibitor such as Viagra or Cialis.

 

[LEX]

bought a juicer about 4 months ago , its crazy man, I have more energy during the day and half the caffeine.

 

[Google&Pubmed]

Beet Elite is another under-performing supplement. If you really want to get things going, eat 200 grams of baked beets 75 minutes before exercise and save your wallet. I tried BeetElite, I didn't notice any improvement in performance and my numbers didn't increase.

"Eating 200 grams of baked beets 75 minutes before exercise improved the running performance of recreationally fit men and women.

The increase in performance was most likely due to the conversion of the dietary nitrate to nitrite to nitric oxide in the body. Nitric oxide reduces the oxygen cost of exercise by requiring your muscles to use less energy or ATP to produce the same amount of work."

Precision Nutrition » Research Review: Can beets help you run faster?

Damn that is a great research! Thank you very much for posting it bud.

I haven't read the whole thing yet but does it mentioned canned beets vs. fresh vs. frozen ones? Or would they all give the same results? I would thing the forzen ones (if they are any) would of been the best options.

I'd be cautious using Beet root juice around the same time (4-6 hours) of using a PDE5 inhibitor such as Viagra or Cialis.

Now only if someone on here would give that a shot and let everybody know about their dosages and effects.

bought a juicer about 4 months ago , its crazy man, I have more energy during the day and half the caffeine.

I just got my Blentech blender yesterday and I can not wait to use for these. I did 2 weeks of research before picking a blender and it was the best bang for the buck. It's amazing how many bodybuilders use/drink juices.

What have you been drinking lately?

 

[Stewie]

Now only if someone on here would give that a shot and let everybody know about their dosages and effects.

The issue would arise, as there may be an imprecise amount of individualized endothelium-derived relaxing factor from the circulation on NO², in conjunction with the external amount of NO² to nitrate from the beet root juice. In other words no two people are going to respond in the same fashion, even if an equalized doses of PDE5 inhibitor and Total mg of beet root juice was consumed.

Beets have a high content of nitrates. Nitrates have a direct relaxant effect on vascular smooth muscles, and the dilation of coronary vessels, a moderately potent nitrovasodilator. A PDE5 inhibitor is also a mild vasodilator and may cause small drops in arterial pressure. The combination of PDE5 inhibitors and a vasodilator can result in symptomatic hypotension. Potentially deadly.

 

[chinaboy]

I juice raw beats and swear the stuff works like AAKG. It seems similar to what viagra is supposed to do. Trust me. If you drink beat juice prior to sex it definitely enhances the situation. It will of course give a good pump in the gym too.

 

[SquatToYouDrop]

Damn that is a great research! Thank you very much for posting it bud.

I haven't read the whole thing yet but does it mentioned canned beets vs. fresh vs. frozen ones? Or would they all give the same results? I would thing the forzen ones (if they are any) would of been the best options.

I e-mailed one of the researchers. I would assume that they used fresh beets (I'd even go organic or heck, grow your own). I think frozen would be your next best bet. I only read the abstract. They had subjects totally clean too. This is probably a superior source compared to the organic beet crystal extract of beet elite. These subjects ate whole beet roots, nothing juiced. I'm going to go the baked 200 grams route and measure if there's any difference. Ivy is the author of Nutrient Timing and works for Neogenesis, Nutrient Timing is a classic but out-dated. It's sweet being a PhD in nutritional sciences. You teach, perform research, and draw an eventual university pension. Then you demonstrate in limited studies that some active plant chemical induces a tiny increase in performance and a supplement company hands you wads of cash!

If you juice, a subject did well drinking 0.5 L of beet root juice.
Nitrate supplementation's impro... [Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab. 2012] - PubMed - NCBI

Spinach does help also So that's what makes Popeye strong! Nitrates in spinach found to boost muscles | Mail Online.

Where'd you get your Blendtech from? I hear they do better for maintenance purposes than a Vitamix. https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Blendtec+Total+Blender+Teardown/1128

 

[rippedyearround]

I stole this from an Evan Centopani video.

Shred the beets and carrots using a grater.

Add ACV of about 1tbsp.

Shake it up in a container and you've got an awesome NO3 laced filler food. Great for helping the protein sources go down the hatch.

FYI - there are many foods full of inorganic nitrates like those found in beets. Arugula and celery come to mind.