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Beetroot Juice Supplementation as a Healthy Aging Strategy Through Improving Physical Performance and Cognitive
Anna Nowak1, Angelika Szymańska2, Magdalena Kwaśniewska1
1Department of Preventive Medicine, Medical University of Lodz, 92-213 Lodz, Poland.
Nutrients
|December 31, 2025
Summary
Beetroot supplementation shows promise for enhancing athletic physical performance, but its effects on cognitive function require further investigation. More research is needed, especially in elite athletes and females, to clarify its benefits for exercise capacity and cognitive abilities.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Nutritional Science
- Cognitive Neuroscience
Background:
- Beetroot-derived nitrates enhance endurance, oxygen efficiency, muscular power, recovery, and cardiovascular function in moderately trained individuals.
- Evidence for beetroot's benefits in elite athletes is mixed due to potentially optimized nitric oxide utilization.
- Cognitive function is vital for athletic performance, yet beetroot's cognitive benefits are inconsistently reported.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and synthesize existing research on beetroot juice supplementation's impact on physical and cognitive performance.
- To evaluate the ergogenic and cognitive-enhancing potential of beetroot supplementation in diverse populations, including athletes and healthy adults.
Main Methods:
- Conducted a comprehensive literature review.
- Systematically analyzed studies on beetroot juice supplementation.
- Focused on effects on physical performance and cognitive function.
Main Results:
- Beetroot supplementation shows significant potential as a natural ergogenic aid for physical performance.
- Current evidence regarding beetroot's positive effects on cognitive function is inconclusive.
- The ergogenic benefits may be less pronounced in elite athletes compared to less trained individuals.
Conclusions:
- Further research is necessary to establish definitive recommendations for beetroot juice supplementation.
- Investigating beetroot's effects on female athletes and elite populations is crucial.
- Beetroot supplementation may support exercise capacity and cognitive abilities, contributing to healthy aging.
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