Drinking beetroot juice with or without vitamin C didn't make a difference in blood vessel health measurements for healthy young adults.
Scientific Claim
There were no significant differences in vascular outcomes between healthy young adults consuming nitrate-rich beetroot juice with vitamin C, nitrate-rich beetroot juice alone, or nitrate-depleted beetroot juice.
Original Statement
“There were no significant differences for any of the vascular outcomes between the three interventions groups.”
Evidence Quality Assessment
Claim Status
appropriately stated
Study Design Support
Design supports claim
Appropriate Language Strength
association
Can only show association/correlation
Assessment Explanation
The abstract states 'no significant differences' which is appropriate for the statistical result. The study design supports descriptive claims about observed differences. However, the small sample size (n=10) makes this a preliminary finding.
More Accurate Statement
“There was no significant difference in vascular outcomes between healthy young adults consuming nitrate-rich beetroot juice with vitamin C, nitrate-rich beetroot juice alone, or nitrate-depleted beetroot juice.”
Evidence from Studies
Supporting (1)
Effects of dietary nitrate and vitamin C co-ingestion on blood pressure and hand-grip strength in young adults.