Out of 24 beetroot juice brands tested, only five gave you enough nitrate in one serving to possibly help you exercise better — the rest didn’t deliver the amount scientists think you need.

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

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Out of 24 beetroot juice brands tested, only five gave you enough nitrate in one serving to possibly help you exercise better — the rest didn’t deliver the amount scientists think you need.

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Among 24 commercial beetroot juice products tested, only five consistently provided a nitrate dose of at least 5 mmol per serving, a level previously identified as necessary to enhance exercise performance in most individuals.

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

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