The influence of amaranth (Amaranthus hypochondriacus) dietary nitrates on the aerobic capacity of physically active young persons

The influence of amaranth (Amaranthus hypochondriacus) dietary nitrates on the aerobic capacity of physically active young persons

Abstract Background Recent evidence indicates that elevating plasma nitrites through dietary nitrates (NO3 −) supplementation is associated with enhanced muscle efficiency, fatigue resistance and performance. Beetroot (in various forms) is the dominant source of dietary NO3 − primarily due to its va...

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Main Authors: Tomas Liubertas, Ramutis Kairaitis, Loreta Stasiule, Sandrija Capkauskiene, Arvydas Stasiulis, Pranas Viskelis, Jonas Viškelis, Dalia Urbonaviciene
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-07-01
Series:Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition
Subjects:
Aerobic capacity
Dietary nitrates
Amaranth
Cycling
Young persons
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12970-020-00366-5

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