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.

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.

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.

Drinking beetroot juice (about 1 cup) lowers blood pressure, with the biggest drop being about 5 mm Hg, and it works similarly to nitrate supplements.

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.

Not all beetroot drinks for athletes are the same—some, like powders, have way more nitrate than others, like juices or mixed drinks, which means how they’re made changes how strong they are.