Botanical
Beetroot powder
Beetroot powder is dried, ground beetroot, Beta vulgaris. Beetroot is naturally rich in nitrate.
Also listed as Beta vulgaris, Beet Root, BeetRoot, Beet Root Powder
Powder weight is not nitrate content
NIH notes substantial nitrate variation among beetroot products and insufficient evidence that powder supplements are equivalent to juice or concentrate. The useful comparison is the stated nitrate amount per serving, not just grams of beetroot. 1
For context, NIH summarizes juice protocols supplying 310–682 mg nitrate, often taken about 2.5–3 hours before exercise. These are study conditions, not a powder dosing recommendation. 1
Sources
- Dietary Supplements for Exercise and Athletic Performance: Health Professional Fact Sheet NIH Office of Dietary Supplements