Beetroot drink and sprint performance in athletes
This trial tests whether drinking beetroot juice can help athletes improve their power and speed during repeated sprints. It may help you recover faster and perform better.
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Who can take part
- You are a healthy, trained athlete
- You are between 18 and 35 years old
- You train regularly at least 3 times per week
- You do not have any heart or metabolic diseases
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