Med Sci Sports Exerc October 2020 PMID 32936597

Ergogenic Effect of Nitrate Supplementation: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Jonathon W Senefeld, Chad C Wiggins, Riley J Regimbal, Paolo B Dominelli, Sarah E Baker, Michael J Joyner

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The collective discussions demonstrate an emphasis on practical applications, such as timing nitrate intake to maximize benefits, with posts citing details like 'maximizing benefits by consuming 2-3 hours before exercise' and referencing specific doses. The tone is cautious, highlighting that while the supplement can have ergogenic effects, these are generally small and context-dependent, which influences the moderate engagement and perceived impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the findings of the systematic review, noting that nitrate supplementation's benefits are limited and primarily observed in healthy, young men. Phrases like 'more limited utility' and 'small effect' reflect cautious acceptance

InterestHigh interest

The posts reflect high curiosity about practical applications, such as timing nitrate intake before exercise, and mention specific doses and protocols, indicating a strong interest in optimizing supplement use.

EngagementModerate engagement

While some comments delve into details about dosage, timing, and specific populations, many merely acknowledge the review without deep analysis, indicating moderate engagement rather than profound critique.

ImpactModerate impact

The overall tone suggests that users see some significance in the findings—particularly the small but statistically significant effects—though they recognize the limitations, indicating a moderate perception of the impact.

Abstract in brief

The review found that dietary nitrate (NO3) supplements can improve exercise performance in young, healthy men, but the effect is small and not significant in women, highly trained endurance athletes, or under different oxygen conditions.
The meta-analysis showed a statistically significant but small overall improvement with NO3 supplements, and factors like sex, fitness level, and oxygen environment influence how effective the supplement is.
More research is needed, especially involving women and different populations, to better understand when and to whom nitrate supplements can be most beneficial for enhancing exercise performance.]

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Los niveles de nitrato en la sangre alcanzan su punto máximo dentro de las 2-3 horas posteriores al consumo de remolacha o su jugo. Por lo tanto, consumir 2-3 horas antes de entrenar o competir para maximizar sus beneficios. Fuente: https://t.co/n0a8khuAGb

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A few review papers on dietary nitrate: https://t.co/eSLeAin0zD https://t.co/B0Dj0V1lNs https://t.co/7O1L0WM2XQ https://t.co/mLpjBNwpAA https://t.co/2itvSHB5Cw https://t.co/ZAHy6Nw5eY https://t.co/c1gm4nYvIR https://t.co/BYagceicPD

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Nitrate’s ergogenic effects were optimized when participants took a daily dose of about 5–25 mmol (310–1,550 milligrams) 2–3.5 hours before exercise after at least one day of prior supplementation. Click below to dive in: https://t.co/d11YZvROZX

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Ergogenic Effect of Nitrate Supplementation: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

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