I have heard beet juice is supposed to help endurance performance. I think it's probably a placebo gimmick, but I want to try it and see for myself.
I have also heard it tastes awful. I have some stuff I could combine it with to make it taste better, but I want to know, does that ruin the effect?
Thanks.
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It tastes fine. What they don't tell you is it makes your poo purple and your poo leaks purple juice that makes the toilet water purple.
I've been drinking it for a while now and can't say I have noticed any significant effects on performance or endurance. That said I don't think it hurts anything either and beets are generally believed to be "healthy" overall.
Regarding the taste, I think it is really a matter of personal preference. My girlfriend thinks it tastes great. I personally think it tastes like sugary dirt. I will typically mix in a few apples to "improve" the taste.
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It's proven to improve endurance and increase the size of your penis.
Yes I guarantee it will help improve performance.
Where can you get it? Places like Whole Foods, or specialized nutrition stores?
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I use the concentrated stamina shots. No loading phase required. Just take it on race day. Conventional wisdom says that more = more. I have four shots a couple of hours before a race.
No idea what health benefits it provides, but here's a tip. If you drink it regularly do so through a straw. This way far less comes in contact with your teeth. That stuff stains the s**t out of teeth. Then rinse with water soon after drinking. Some teeth are more porous than others, so results will vary, but beware.
The nitrates cause vasodilaion
So drink in moderation.
If you have a juicer, my favorite way to drink it is to juice the following:
1 beet
5 carrots
1 lemon, whole
1" piece of fresh ginger, peeled
i throw a beat into my smoothie during more intense training or for races. 1-2 beets, coconut milk (good fat), avocado (more good fat), greek yogurt, ginger, cinnamon, molasses, blueberries, frozen spinach, chia seeds, banana. tastes surprisingly awesome.