Dietary nitrate supplementation, aerobic performance and potential marginal gains - a brief review
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In recent years, nitrate supplementation, obtained primarily via beetroot juice, has become one of the most popular nutritional ergogenic resources in sports nutrition. The nitrate is supposed to increase nitric oxide bioavailability, improving muscle oxygen delivery and aerobic performance. However, these effects of nitrate supplementation seems to be related to the physical fitness level of individuals. In athletes, nitrate supplementation exerts marginal gains in aerobic performance which may define victory. This review aims to present a brief update on the ergogenic effects of nitrate supplementation in aerobic performance, and how the physical fitness level might influence the nitrate effects. The mechanisms by which nitrate supplementation improves aerobic performance and practical implications for marginal gains from nitrate supplementation in a competitive setting, are also discussed.
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