n/a
Article Publish Status: FREE
Abstract Title:

Acute beetroot juice supplementation improves exercise tolerance and cycling efficiency in adults with obesity.

Abstract Source:

Physiol Rep. 2020 10 ;8(19):e14574. PMID: 33063953

Abstract Author(s):

Christian E Behrens, Khandaker Ahmed, Karina Ricart, Braxton Linder, José Fernández, Brenda Bertrand, Rakesh P Patel, Gordon Fisher

Article Affiliation:

Christian E Behrens

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Exercise training improves health outcomes in individuals with obesity (IO); however, it remains challenging for IO to adhere to exercise. Thus, it is critical to identify novel strategies that improve exercise tolerance (ET) and adherence in IO. Beetroot juice (BRJ), high in inorganic dietary nitrate, consistently improves exercise performance in athletes, individuals with cardiopulmonary diseases, and nonobese lean individuals. These improvements may be explained by reduced oxygen uptake (VO) during exercise, enhanced blood flow, and greater mitochondrial efficiency. To date, we are aware of no studies that have compared the effects of BRJ, sodium nitrate (NaNO3), and nitrate-depleted BRJ (PLA) for improving ET and cardiometabolic health in IO.

PURPOSE: Determine if BRJ improves ET, exercise efficiency (EE), and cardiometabolic health in IO and identify possible mechanisms of action.

METHODS: Vascular hemodynamic, submaximal- and maximal-exercise VO, and time to exhaustion (TTE) were assessed in 16 participants 2.5 hr following consumption of: 1) BRJ, 2) NaNO, 3) PLA, or 4) CON.

RESULTS: A significant treatment effect was observed for submaximal exercise VO(p = .003), and TTE (p < .001). Post hoc analyses revealed lower VOduring submaximal exercise in BRJ compared to PLA (p = .009) NaNO3 (p = .042) and CON (0.009), equating to an average improvement of ~ 7% with BRJ. TTE was greater for BRJ compared to other treatment arms, PLA (p = .008), NaNO3 (p = .038), and CON (p=<0.001), equating to ~ 15% improvement with BRJ. No significant changes were observed for other outcomes.

CONCLUSIONS: Consumption of BRJ improved EE during submaximal exercise by 7%, and TTE by 15% compared to other conditions. These results suggest that BRJ may improve EE and exercise tolerance in IO.

Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links

Print Options


Key Research Topics

This website is for information purposes only. By providing the information contained herein we are not diagnosing, treating, curing, mitigating, or preventing any type of disease or medical condition. Before beginning any type of natural, integrative or conventional treatment regimen, it is advisable to seek the advice of a licensed healthcare professional.

© Copyright 2008-2024 GreenMedInfo.com, Journal Articles copyright of original owners, MeSH copyright NLM.