Beetroot Extract

Category: adaptogen

Aliases: Beta vulgaris, Nitrate-rich beetroot

Pharmacological Mechanism

Concentrated beetroot juice / powder — high inorganic nitrate (NO3-). Reduced enterosalivarily to nitrite, then to nitric oxide → vasodilation, lower BP (~3–5 mmHg), modest endurance ergogenic effect.

Half-Life (t½)

PO: 3h

Dosing Guidelines

• PO: Typical 2000mg (Range: 500 - 8000 mg)

Target Organ Systems

• cardiovascular