ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
NCT07911072
Dose-Response Effects of Beetroot Juice on Neuromuscular Performance in the Bench Press
Beetroot juice is rich in dietary nitrate, a compound that may improve muscle function and exercise performance. However, the effects of different nitrate doses on upper-body strength and muscular endurance are lees explored. In this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover study, participants will complete four experimental conditions involving different doses of beetroot juice (0, 6.4, 12.8, and 19.2 mmol of nitrate from active supplementation) in a randomized order. Each condition will consist of three 70-mL shots (210 mL in total), containing different combinations of nitrate-rich beetroot juice and placebo. Neuromuscular performance will be assessed through bench press exercises at different intensities, evaluating bar movement velocity and muscular endurance. Salivary nitrate and nitrite concentrations, perceived exertion, and potential side effects will also be assessed. The study aims to determine whether increasing doses of beetroot juice produce different effects on neuromuscular performance.
Gender: MALE
Ages: 18 Years - 35 Years
