Most beetroot juices have very little nitrite, but two popular ones—Superbeets and BeetElite—have way more, and that might change how your body turns nitrite into nitric oxide.

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What's in Your Beet Juice? Nitrate and Nitrite Content of Beet Juice Products Marketed to Athletes.

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2019 Jul 1

Scientists tested popular beet juice drinks and found that most have very little nitrite, but two specific brands—Superbeets and BeetElite—had much more nitrite, which might change how your body makes nitric oxide. This matches what the claim says.

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What's in Your Beet Juice? Nitrate and Nitrite Content of Beet Juice Products Marketed to Athletes.

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DOI: 10.1123/ijsnem.2018-0223

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Not all beetroot juices sold to athletes have the same amount of nitrate — some have barely any, while others have a lot. Only five brands consistently give you enough nitrate (at least 5 mmol) to possibly help with athletic performance.

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