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Erschienen in: European Journal of Applied Physiology 5/2019

12.02.2019 | Original Article

Effects of chronic beetroot juice supplementation on maximum oxygen uptake, velocity associated with maximum oxygen uptake, and peak velocity in recreational runners: a double-blinded, randomized and crossover study

verfasst von: Talitha F. de Castro, Francisco de Assis Manoel, Diogo H. Figueiredo, Diego H. Figueiredo, Fabiana Andrade Machado

Erschienen in: European Journal of Applied Physiology | Ausgabe 5/2019

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Abstract

Purpose

This study investigated the effects of chronic 3-day beetroot juice (BRJ) supplementation on maximum oxygen uptake (VO2max), velocity associated with VO2max(vVO2max), and peak velocity (Vpeak) in recreational runners.

Methods

Thirteen male recreational runners (age 28.2 ± 3.0 years, height 176.8 ± 0.1 cm, body mass 74.4 ± 9.5 kg) performed four tests on a treadmill in a randomized, double-blind, crossover design: two maximum incremental tests to determine VO2max and vVO2max, and two tests to determine Vpeak. Trials were performed following 3 days of supplementation of NO3-rich BRJ in natura (8.4 mmol NO3 day− 1) or BRJ NO3-depleted placebo (0.01 mmol NO3 day− 1), with the last dose being ingested 2 h before each test. During the tests, maximum heart rate (HRmax), maximal rating of perceived exertion (RPEmax), pre- and post-test glucose concentrations (Glucpre, Glucpost), and peak blood lactate concentration were determined.

Results

VO2max was higher following BRJ vs PLA (46.6 ± 6.4 vs 45.1 ± 5.8 mL kg− 1 min− 1; P = 0.022), as well as vVO2max (14.5 ± 0.8 vs 13.9 ± 1.0 km h− 1P = 0.024) and Vpeak (15.5 ± 1.1 vs 15.2 ± 1.2 km h− 1P = 0.038), with no differences in the other variables.

Conclusion

Consumption of NO3-rich BRJ in natura (8.4 mmol NO3 day− 1) once per day for 3 days improved VO2max, vVO2max and Vpeak in recreational runners without changing the other analyzed variables.
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Metadaten
Titel
Effects of chronic beetroot juice supplementation on maximum oxygen uptake, velocity associated with maximum oxygen uptake, and peak velocity in recreational runners: a double-blinded, randomized and crossover study
verfasst von
Talitha F. de Castro
Francisco de Assis Manoel
Diogo H. Figueiredo
Diego H. Figueiredo
Fabiana Andrade Machado
Publikationsdatum
12.02.2019
Verlag
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Erschienen in
European Journal of Applied Physiology / Ausgabe 5/2019
Print ISSN: 1439-6319
Elektronische ISSN: 1439-6327
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00421-019-04094-w

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