There is a growing body of evidence that links nutrition to muscle mass, strength and
function in older adults, suggesting that it has an important role to play both in the prevention …

Nitric oxide (NO), generated from L-arginine and oxygen by NO synthases, is a pleiotropic
signaling molecule involved in cardiovascular and metabolic regulation. More recently, an …

Throughout the sport-science and sports-medicine literature, the term “elite” subjects might
be one of the most overused and ill-defined terms. Currently, there is no common …

Nutrition usually makes a small but potentially valuable contribution to successful
performance in elite athletes, and dietary supplements can make a minor contribution to this …

Although over 100 studies and reviews have examined the ergogenic effects of dietary
nitrate (NO 3−) supplementation in young, healthy men and women, it is unclear if …

In recent years there has been a growing interest in the biological activity of red beetroot
(Beta vulgaris rubra) and its potential utility as a health promoting and disease preventing …

It is becoming increasingly clear that adaptations, initiated by exercise, can be amplified or
reduced by nutrition. Various methods have been discussed to optimize training adaptations …

Athletes use nutritional supplementation to enhance the effects of training and achieve
improvements in their athletic performance. Beetroot juice increases levels of nitric oxide …

The source of dietary nitrate (NO 3) is mainly green, leafy vegetables, partially absorbed into
blood through intestinal mucosa. The recycled nitrate is reabsorbed and concentrated by the …

Background Recent research into the use of dietary nitrates and their role in vascular
function has led to it becoming progressively more popular amongst athletes attempting to …