Thinking Nutrition
Thinking Nutrition
Dr Tim Crowe
Beet that: why athletes are turning to beetroot juice
12 minutes Posted Oct 13, 2025 at 2:00 pm.
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If hearing that athletes are downing shots of beetroot juice to improve their performance makes you exclaim: “What sorcery is this?”, you’re not alone. But this isn’t just another passing fad - there’s some solid science showing that the nitrates found in beetroot juice can boost sports performance. From improving blood flow to enhancing muscle efficiency, beetroot juice has gained traction among endurance athletes and sprinters alike. In this podcast episode, I take a dive into what the rese...