The dose–response effects of nitrate-rich beetroot ingestion on cardiovascular and endothelial function: a randomised controlled trial

Food & Function 2026 Open access

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Authors: Abbie Grace McLellan, Jarred P. Acton, Emma O'Donnell, Samantha N. Rowland, Anthony I. Shepherd, Maria Perissiou, Lewis John James, Tom Clifford, Stephen J. Bailey
DOI: 10.1039/d5fo05298j
Cited by: 1
References: 64

Abstract

An acute dose of a nitrate-rich beetroot supplement providing 400 mg nitrate, but not 200 mg or 800 mg nitrate, improved endothelial function in healthy adults. All doses of nitrate-rich beetroot improved arterial stiffness.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Nitric Oxide and Endothelin Effects Antioxidant Activity and Oxidative Stress Botanical Research and Applications

Publication details

Journal / source
Food & Function
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
17
Issue
5
Pages
2372–2383
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN