CompletedNot Applicable

Beetroot Juice Effects on Contractile or Neuromuscular Properties in Male Trained Sprinters

Spain12 participantsStarted 2021-03-17

Plain-language summary

Beetroot juice is a rich source of nitrate (NO3-), which serves as a precursor to nitric oxide (NO) via the NO3- to nitrite (NO2-) to NO conversion pathway. This pathway is believed to enhance vasodilation and improve neuromuscular function, such as by increasing sarcoplasmic reticulum calcium release and re-uptake, leading to enhanced force production in type II muscle fibers and improved muscle contractile recruitment. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the effects of beetroot juice supplementation on muscle contractile properties, as assessed by tensiomyography, and neuromuscular performance in sprint-trained athletes.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 40 Years

SexMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Between 18 to 40 years old. * With a regular training practise in track and field disciplines \> 5 years. Exclusion Criteria: * Intolerance to beetroot juice or NO3- derivatives * Presence of any chronic pathology or injury within three months prior to the study- * Use of medications or supplements (e.g., caffeine) during the study. * Failure to attend all experimental sessions. * Failure to adhere to the dietary guidelines established in the study

What they're measuring

Tensiomyography changes (seconds): Delay time (Td) ; Contraction time (Tc) ; Sustain time (Ts) ; Relaxation time (Tr)

Timeframe: 1-week

Changes in 60-m and 100-m sprint test (seconds)

Timeframe: 1-week

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06675682

SponsorUniversidad Pontificia Comillas

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2021-03-24

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