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December 2021 PMID 34965876

Effect of food sources of nitrate, polyphenols, L-arginine and L-citrulline on endurance exercise performance: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.

Noah M A d'Unienville, Henry T Blake, Alison M Coates, Alison M Hill, Maximillian J Nelson, Jonathan D Buckley

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Peak: 11 in Jun 2022
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What people are saying

The discussions exhibit a mix of curiosity and support, with users referencing specific foods such as beetroot and cherries, and highlighting the potential for performance enhancement. The tone varies from enthusiastic praise for the detailed review to cautious optimism about practical applications, reflecting a general acknowledgment of its importance but with some reservations about the extent of impact so far.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the publication as a thorough review of how foods rich in nitrates and polyphenols can benefit endurance performance, with some posts echoing the study's optimism about the findings.

InterestHigh interest

Posts demonstrate high curiosity, referencing specific foods like beetroot, grapes, and cherries, and mentioning the potential implications for athletes and nutrition strategies.

EngagementModerate engagement

Some discussions delve into the practical applications, referencing additional nutraceuticals and expressing intent to implement insights, indicating a moderate level of deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

While users recognize the significance of the study, most commentary remains preliminary or supportive, with limited evidence yet of widespread behavioral change or policy impact.

Abstract in brief

  • Consuming foods high in nitrates and polyphenols may enhance endurance exercise performance, while L-citrulline does not seem to provide similar benefits.
  • A meta-analysis including 118 studies showed that nitrate and polyphenol-rich foods yielded trivial but significant improvements in endurance activities, especially for time-trial and time-to-exhaustion tests.
  • Specific foods like beetroot and certain fruits showed beneficial effects, but there was no notable performance enhancement from these foods in females, and a lot of variability was found among studies.
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Henry Blake
@HenryTBlake · X

A lot of recent hype over certain foods for performance. In my opinion (slightly biased…) the most in depth review into nitrate/polyphenol rich food on exercise performance is out. Well done Noah D, @AlisonCoates1 @jonbuckley9 @ARENA_UniSA @UniversitySA https://t.co/KHV2wLn5ye

Dec 29, 2021 · 15 likes · 2 shares · 49 followers View post →
Medical Xpress
@medical_xpress · X

#Beetroot boosts sporting performance in athletes https://t.co/IbZpchRWtR https://t.co/VManlWQ80D

Jun 8, 2022 · 7 likes · 3 shares · 173,267 followers View post →
J P Fanton
@HealthyFellow · X

@fitmslax @_atanas_ @_INPST @ScienceCommuni2 @DHPSP @TheAgingField @Mangan150 @DrGustavoDuque @thirokazu_uc @kojija @hormonedietdoc @EwingT_PhD Indeed. Here's another recent review that adds in other NO enhancing nutraceuticals: https://t.co/weFBvomzkk

Mar 10, 2022 · 7 likes · 5 shares · 26,019 followers View post →
Toshiyuki Horie｜堀江 俊之
@ToshiyukiHorie · X

『#硝酸塩、#ポリフェノール、L-#アルギニン およびL-#シトルリン を供給する食品が持久運動パフォーマンスにもたらす効果：無作為化対照試験の系統的レビューおよびメタ解析』 https://t.co/pRPcz99tst

Jun 12, 2022 · 6 likes · 5 shares · 25,139 followers View post →
Nick Krontiris
@nick_krontiris · X

Effect of food sources of nitrate, polyphenols, L-arginine and L-citrulline on endurance exercise performance: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials (open access) https://t.co/gsk1SI9uJH #exercise #muscle #strength #lift #GetStrong #cardio #hiit

Jan 1, 2022 · 5 likes · 19,457 followers View post →
Agingdoc
@agingdoc1 · X

Effect of food sources of nitrate, polyphenols, L-arginine and L-citrulline on endurance exercise performance: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials https://t.co/YdXyLl0359

Jun 8, 2022 · 2 likes · 42,454 followers View post →

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TheVitaDoc
@VitaDoc1 · X

Effect of food sources of nitrate, polyphenols, L-arginine and L-citrulline on endurance exercise performance: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials https://t.co/lXKcYp5Pzj

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Goodhealth_._
@CroxFit · X

@chiragbarjatyaa Long-term Almond consumption is associated with a reduced risk of coronary heart disease, better cognitive function, and improved Athletic performance. https://t.co/z5VRqSTrA6 https://t.co/pU1u411Bz9 https://t.co/I0UooHyUKk

May 24, 2023 · 2 likes · 354 followers View post →
Laurie Schubert, PhD RD
@NutrHeartBeat · X

Well-trained male endurance athletes improve vascular function from polyphenol-rich foods such as grapes, beetroot (nitrate-depleted), Montmorency cherry and pomegranate. Further studies should evaluate differences in sex, dose and duration. https://t.co/l3xps74iMT https://t.co/2Zr3m2D5aQ

Nov 22, 2022 · 673 followers View post →
NP AGARWAL世界一フォローを目指しますAiming best in world.
@np_grwl · X

RT @medical_xpress: #Beetroot boosts sporting performance in athletes https://t.co/IbZpchRWtR https://t.co/VManlWQ80D

Jun 15, 2022 · 3 shares · 1,786 followers View post →
LAN FITNESS
@LAN_FITNESS · X

RT @ToshiyukiHorie: 『#硝酸塩、#ポリフェノール、L-#アルギニン およびL-#シトルリン を供給する食品が持久運動パフォーマンスにもたらす効果：無作為化対照試験の系統的レビューおよびメタ解析』 https://t.co/pRPcz99tst

Jun 12, 2022 · 5 shares · 58 followers View post →
PICO
@msmiminta · X

RT @ToshiyukiHorie: 『#硝酸塩、#ポリフェノール、L-#アルギニン およびL-#シトルリン を供給する食品が持久運動パフォーマンスにもたらす効果：無作為化対照試験の系統的レビューおよびメタ解析』 https://t.co/pRPcz99tst

Jun 12, 2022 · 5 shares · 855 followers View post →
うさ亀
@ark_pt · X

RT @ToshiyukiHorie: 『#硝酸塩、#ポリフェノール、L-#アルギニン およびL-#シトルリン を供給する食品が持久運動パフォーマンスにもたらす効果：無作為化対照試験の系統的レビューおよびメタ解析』 https://t.co/pRPcz99tst

Jun 12, 2022 · 5 shares · 787 followers View post →
TEAM LAN
@TEAM_LAN · X

RT @ToshiyukiHorie: 『#硝酸塩、#ポリフェノール、L-#アルギニン およびL-#シトルリン を供給する食品が持久運動パフォーマンスにもたらす効果：無作為化対照試験の系統的レビューおよびメタ解析』 https://t.co/pRPcz99tst

Jun 12, 2022 · 5 shares · 15,874 followers View post →
Toshiyuki Horie｜堀江 俊之
@ToshiyukiHorie · X

『#硝酸塩、#ポリフェノール、L-#アルギニン およびL-#シトルリン を供給する食品が持久運動パフォーマンスにもたらす効果：無作為化対照試験の系統的レビューおよびメタ解析』 https://t.co/pRPcz99tst

Jun 12, 2022 · 6 likes · 5 shares · 25,139 followers View post →
Agingdoc
@agingdoc1 · X

Effect of food sources of nitrate, polyphenols, L-arginine and L-citrulline on endurance exercise performance: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials https://t.co/YdXyLl0359

Jun 8, 2022 · 2 likes · 42,454 followers View post →
Altamiro Bottino
@BottinoAltamiro · X

Beetroot boosts sporting performance in athletes https://t.co/mWtoa5S5Vf https://t.co/EYPlsHdHM5 https://t.co/OHwukKrwkJ

Jun 8, 2022 · 94 followers View post →
Vince Beltran, Ph.D.
@levin_beltran · X

RT @medical_xpress: #Beetroot boosts sporting performance in athletes https://t.co/IbZpchRWtR https://t.co/VManlWQ80D

Jun 8, 2022 · 3 shares · 11,722 followers View post →
Medical Xpress
@medical_xpress · X

#Beetroot boosts sporting performance in athletes https://t.co/IbZpchRWtR https://t.co/VManlWQ80D

Jun 8, 2022 · 7 likes · 3 shares · 173,267 followers View post →
Medical Xpress
@physorg_health · X

RT @medical_xpress: #Beetroot boosts sporting performance in athletes https://t.co/IbZpchRWtR https://t.co/VManlWQ80D

Jun 8, 2022 · 3 shares · 7,079 followers View post →
Ramona G
@RamonaGorasciuc · X

RT @HealthyFellow: @fitmslax @_atanas_ @_INPST @ScienceCommuni2 @DHPSP @TheAgingField @Mangan150 @DrGustavoDuque @thirokazu_uc @kojija @hor…

Mar 11, 2022 · 5 shares · 654 followers View post →
Dr. Todd Ewing PhD
@EwingT_PhD · X

RT @HealthyFellow: @fitmslax @_atanas_ @_INPST @ScienceCommuni2 @DHPSP @TheAgingField @Mangan150 @DrGustavoDuque @thirokazu_uc @kojija @hor…

Mar 11, 2022 · 5 shares · 3,606 followers View post →
Science Communication
@ScienceCommuni2 · X

RT @HealthyFellow: @fitmslax @_atanas_ @_INPST @ScienceCommuni2 @DHPSP @TheAgingField @Mangan150 @DrGustavoDuque @thirokazu_uc @kojija @hor…

Mar 11, 2022 · 5 shares · 2,888 followers View post →
Digital Health and Patient Safety Platform
@DHPSP · X

RT @HealthyFellow: @fitmslax @_atanas_ @_INPST @ScienceCommuni2 @DHPSP @TheAgingField @Mangan150 @DrGustavoDuque @thirokazu_uc @kojija @hor…

Mar 11, 2022 · 5 shares · 6,771 followers View post →
International Natural Product Sciences Taskforce
@_INPST · X

RT @HealthyFellow: @fitmslax @_atanas_ @_INPST @ScienceCommuni2 @DHPSP @TheAgingField @Mangan150 @DrGustavoDuque @thirokazu_uc @kojija @hor…

Mar 11, 2022 · 5 shares · 10,283 followers View post →
J P Fanton
@HealthyFellow · X

@fitmslax @_atanas_ @_INPST @ScienceCommuni2 @DHPSP @TheAgingField @Mangan150 @DrGustavoDuque @thirokazu_uc @kojija @hormonedietdoc @EwingT_PhD Indeed. Here's another recent review that adds in other NO enhancing nutraceuticals: https://t.co/weFBvomzkk

Mar 10, 2022 · 7 likes · 5 shares · 26,019 followers View post →
Adam Melonas
@Adamchef · X

There are some great learnings to be applied to #enduranceathlete training. I know I'll be making some changes - how about you? Read the full study here (or just the summary!) https://t.co/iqVm8gl7zk #sportsnutrition https://t.co/ezjxx9tbqe

Jan 17, 2022 · 2 likes · 1,775 followers View post →
ARENA
@ARENA_UniSA · X

RT @HenryTBlake: A lot of recent hype over certain foods for performance. In my opinion (slightly biased…) the most in depth review into ni…

Jan 9, 2022 · 2 shares · 724 followers View post →
Nick Krontiris
@nick_krontiris · X

Effect of food sources of nitrate, polyphenols, L-arginine and L-citrulline on endurance exercise performance: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials (open access) https://t.co/gsk1SI9uJH #exercise #muscle #strength #lift #GetStrong #cardio #hiit

Jan 1, 2022 · 5 likes · 19,457 followers View post →
Nutr Reviews
@NutrReview · X

Effect of food sources of nitrate, polyphenols, L-arginine and L-citrulline on endurance exercise performance: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials https://t.co/lB6INeqADP

Dec 30, 2021 · 226 followers View post →
Bethany Gower
@BethanyGower · X

RT @HenryTBlake: A lot of recent hype over certain foods for performance. In my opinion (slightly biased…) the most in depth review into ni…

Dec 29, 2021 · 2 shares · 85 followers View post →
Henry Blake
@HenryTBlake · X

A lot of recent hype over certain foods for performance. In my opinion (slightly biased…) the most in depth review into nitrate/polyphenol rich food on exercise performance is out. Well done Noah D, @AlisonCoates1 @jonbuckley9 @ARENA_UniSA @UniversitySA https://t.co/KHV2wLn5ye

Dec 29, 2021 · 15 likes · 2 shares · 49 followers View post →