Influence of nitrate supplementation on VO(2) kinetics and endurance of elite cyclists
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The present study examined if an elevated nitrate intake would improve VO(2) kinetics, endurance, and repeated sprint capacity in elite endurance athletes. Ten highly trained cyclists (72¿±¿4¿mL O(2) /kg/min, mean¿±¿standard deviation) underwent testing for VO(2) kinetics (3¿×¿6¿min at 298¿±¿28¿W), endurance (120¿min preload followed by a 400-kcal time trial), and repeated sprint capacity (6¿×¿20¿s sprints, recovery 100¿s) during two 6-day periods in randomized order with a daily ingestion of either 0.5¿L beetroot (BR) juice to increase nitrate levels or a 0.5¿L placebo (PLA) drink with blackcurrant juice. Plasma NOx (nitrate¿+¿nitrite) levels were higher (P¿
Original language | English |
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Journal | Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | 1 |
Pages (from-to) | e21-e31 |
Number of pages | 11 |
ISSN | 0905-7188 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2013 |
ID: 40925267