October 2021 PMID 34835931

The Effect of Beetroot Ingestion on High-Intensity Interval Training: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Tak Hiong Wong, Alexiaa Sim, Stephen F Burns

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22
Peak: 10 in Nov 2021
across 5 sources since Oct 2021

Extended reach

44,238
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Total likes

101

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Oct 2021 – Apr 2025

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What people are saying

Discussions highlight the publication's main finding that beetroot does not significantly improve high-intensity workout performance, with posts emphasizing phrases like 'no significant benefit' and thanking researchers for their contributions. The tone varies from neutral summaries to moderate enthusiasm, reflecting a balanced but engaged response to the research outcomes.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the study's conclusion that beetroot supplementation has limited effects on HIIT performance.

InterestNeutral interest

Posts show moderate interest, with some sharing summaries and enthusiasm, but a few are more neutral or informational.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several posts reference details from the publication, including mentioning specific findings and researchers, indicating some level of thoughtful engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The collective tone suggests awareness that this research could influence future athletic or nutritional practices, hinting at a modest but meaningful impact.

Abstract in brief

  • This systematic review and meta-analysis examined whether beetroot, a natural source of dietary nitrate, improves performance during high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and sprint interval training (SIT), finding that there is no significant benefit in either peak or mean power output.
  • The analysis included 17 studies, with some examining acute beetroot supplementation and others chronic, but overall results showed only trivial effects favoring placebo, indicating beetroot does not notably enhance performance in these types of workouts.
  • Due to variations in study protocols, nitrate doses, and types of beetroot products used, the researchers couldn’t draw firm conclusions, but their findings suggest that beetroot supplementation may not provide a meaningful performance boost during HIIT or SIT.]

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Jeffrey R. Stout
@ExphysPhD · X

The Effect of Beetroot Ingestion on High-Intensity Interval Training: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Our findings suggest that beetroot supplementation offers no significant improvement to peak or mean power output during HIIT or SIT https://t.co/Azngn7yhdq

Nov 30, 2021 · 41 likes · 7 shares · 3,518 followers View post →
5弦Vn_見習 (v・∇)v
@5Str_Vn_ · X

確かビーツの効能は かなりしっかり検証されてたはず chatgpt先生に調べてもらったらこんな論文引っ張ってきたので要約とかもしてもらうと わかった気分になれるw https://t.co/g8RyN23mjr 手軽に入手できないのと ビーツパウダーもコスト面で 取り入れてないけど気になる食材… https://t.co/1XL0y40tzY

Apr 6, 2025 · 3 likes · 380 followers View post →
Maurício Lima
@dj_surfista · X

O efeito da ingestão de beterraba no treinamento HIIT: uma revisão sistemática e meta-análise: "Nossas descobertas sugerem que a suplementação de beterraba não oferece nenhuma melhora significativa no pico ou na potência média durante o HIIT ou SIT." https://t.co/TpjXyKQ1Ry

Nov 30, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 744 followers View post →
Alexiaa Sim
@alexiaasim · X

The potential effects of beetroot juice on exercise should not be undermined. Check out our recent article - The Effect of Beetroot Ingestion on High-Intensity Interval Training: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis https://t.co/7LBkgQkT1Y #mdpinutrients via @Nutrients_MDPI

Oct 21, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 213 followers View post →
Stephen Burns
@Stephen78971024 · X

Our new article on beetroot juice ingestion in HIIT. Well done Wong Tak Hiong for leading this. Thanks to Alexiaa Sim for her contributions. We hope it's of interest. https://t.co/ASDO0xeKnP

Oct 22, 2021 · 2 likes · 70 followers View post →
Jose Antonio PhD
@JoseAntonioPhD · X

RT @ExphysPhD: The Effect of Beetroot Ingestion on High-Intensity Interval Training: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Our findings su…

Nov 30, 2021 · 7 shares · 22,218 followers View post →

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5弦Vn_見習 (v・∇)v
@5Str_Vn_ · X

確かビーツの効能は かなりしっかり検証されてたはず chatgpt先生に調べてもらったらこんな論文引っ張ってきたので要約とかもしてもらうと わかった気分になれるw https://t.co/g8RyN23mjr 手軽に入手できないのと ビーツパウダーもコスト面で 取り入れてないけど気になる食材… https://t.co/1XL0y40tzY

Apr 6, 2025 · 3 likes · 380 followers View post →
Blonyx Biosciences
@Blonyx · X

An analysis of pooled research data suggests that beet juice / NO supplements have a very small impact on HIIT performance - but that there is such variation in protocols, this may be the reason why https://t.co/7H23AXUjuN

Dec 7, 2021 · 1,406 followers View post →
Raul
@RaulM06 · X

RT @ExphysPhD: The Effect of Beetroot Ingestion on High-Intensity Interval Training: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Our findings su…

Nov 30, 2021 · 7 shares · 849 followers View post →
Marc Heinecke PhD, CSCS, Rscc*D, USAW
@strengthpower22 · X

RT @ExphysPhD: The Effect of Beetroot Ingestion on High-Intensity Interval Training: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Our findings su…

Nov 30, 2021 · 7 shares · 1,414 followers View post →
Jose
@Jose_8523 · X

RT @ExphysPhD: The Effect of Beetroot Ingestion on High-Intensity Interval Training: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Our findings su…

Nov 30, 2021 · 7 shares · 290 followers View post →
S Craig Bryan CSCS
@bodydr0613 · X

RT @ExphysPhD: The Effect of Beetroot Ingestion on High-Intensity Interval Training: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Our findings su…

Nov 30, 2021 · 7 shares · 526 followers View post →
SystematicReviewBot
@EvidenceRobot · X

RT @dj_surfista: O efeito da ingestão de beterraba no treinamento HIIT: uma revisão sistemática e meta-análise: "Nossas descobertas sugerem…

Nov 30, 2021 · 1 share · 6,703 followers View post →
Maurício Lima
@dj_surfista · X

O efeito da ingestão de beterraba no treinamento HIIT: uma revisão sistemática e meta-análise: "Nossas descobertas sugerem que a suplementação de beterraba não oferece nenhuma melhora significativa no pico ou na potência média durante o HIIT ou SIT." https://t.co/TpjXyKQ1Ry

Nov 30, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 744 followers View post →
NFFC
@Kingofcreatine · X

RT @ExphysPhD: The Effect of Beetroot Ingestion on High-Intensity Interval Training: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Our findings su…

Nov 30, 2021 · 7 shares · 61 followers View post →
Jose Antonio PhD
@JoseAntonioPhD · X

RT @ExphysPhD: The Effect of Beetroot Ingestion on High-Intensity Interval Training: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Our findings su…

Nov 30, 2021 · 7 shares · 22,218 followers View post →
Raj Makhija
@iRajMakhija · X

RT @ExphysPhD: The Effect of Beetroot Ingestion on High-Intensity Interval Training: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Our findings su…

Nov 30, 2021 · 7 shares · 1,939 followers View post →
Jeffrey R. Stout
@ExphysPhD · X

The Effect of Beetroot Ingestion on High-Intensity Interval Training: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Our findings suggest that beetroot supplementation offers no significant improvement to peak or mean power output during HIIT or SIT https://t.co/Azngn7yhdq

Nov 30, 2021 · 41 likes · 7 shares · 3,518 followers View post →
Stephen Burns
@Stephen78971024 · X

Our new article on beetroot juice ingestion in HIIT. Well done Wong Tak Hiong for leading this. Thanks to Alexiaa Sim for her contributions. We hope it's of interest. https://t.co/ASDO0xeKnP

Oct 22, 2021 · 2 likes · 70 followers View post →
Alexiaa Sim
@alexiaasim · X

The potential effects of beetroot juice on exercise should not be undermined. Check out our recent article - The Effect of Beetroot Ingestion on High-Intensity Interval Training: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis https://t.co/7LBkgQkT1Y #mdpinutrients via @Nutrients_MDPI

Oct 21, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 213 followers View post →