Beetroot juice and basketball performance in female players
This trial tests whether drinking beetroot juice improves physical performance like jumping and sprinting in female basketball players. Participants will follow a supplement routine and complete performance tests.
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Who can take part
- Female basketball players aged 18 to 35
- Currently playing in competitive basketball (national level or similar)
- Able to attend all scheduled sessions and tests
- No chronic diseases or injuries that would limit performance
- No allergy to beetroot or nitrate-rich vegetables
- No use of certain medications or supplements that affect nitrate use
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