Hello again, athletes!
Today’s topic touches on something that’s likely of interest to anyone who has been supplementing with nitrates.
Colin Carriker and his colleagues at Indiana State University have discovered that, while at an altitude of 1,600 meters, increased dietary nitrate consumption (beetroot juice) did not have any impact on oxygen consumption. Now, the results of more than 20 studies did show that supplemental nitrates provided an endurance boost of approximately five percent. Additionally, other studies found that nitrate-rich foods could improve blood pressure control as well as male sexual performance.
Bottom line, dietary nitrates have a positive effect on aerobic capacity and can have other benefits for men, but they make little difference at altitude beyond the possibility of preventing acute mountain sickness. Are nitrates still for you? Drop on by tomorrow for yet another exercise tip of the day from all of us here at XP Labs!
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