Find out how this compact beetroot shot provides a consistent 400mg of dietary nitrate per serving, its ingredients, certifications, suggested timing and practical buying information
Beet It Sport Nitrate 400 Shot — quick, concentrated beetroot in a 70 ml vial — is aimed at athletes and active people who want a dependable, measurable source of dietary nitrate before training or competition. Each shot contains 400 mg of nitrate from concentrated beetroot juice, which makes dosing simple: one vial = one standardized serving.
Below is a clearer, more practical look at what’s inside, how it works, and what it means for real-world use.
What’s in the shot and how it works
– Active ingredient: concentrated beetroot juice standardized to 400 mg dietary nitrate per 70 ml.
– How it works: dietary nitrate is reduced in the body to nitrite and then to nitric oxide, a signaling molecule that helps dilate blood vessels and can improve blood flow and muscle efficiency. That mechanism explains why nitrate-rich sources are popular for endurance and oxygen-efficiency benefits.
– Timing matters: nitrate-to-nitrite-to-nitric-oxide conversion has a time course, so when you take it affects the physiological response.
Composition and manufacturing notes
The formula is mainly concentrated beetroot juice with a splash of lemon for flavor and acidity. Using concentrates keeps the vial small and shelf-stable while delivering a consistent nitrate dose. That consistency is useful, but it also makes transparent manufacturing and third-party testing essential: concentrates can vary unless batch testing is routine and published.
Practical effects for users
A single 70 ml shot gives a clear, research-comparable dose: 400 mg dietary nitrate. That lets athletes and coaches fit the shot into evidence-based protocols instead of guessing. Think of it as a calibrated tool you can slot into your pre-event plan, while also accounting for other dietary nitrate sources that day.
Suggested use and dosing
– Acute pre-exercise approach: take the shot about 2–3 hours before exercise to align with peak nitric oxide availability.
– Typical research ranges: 300–600 mg nitrate acutely (so a single Beet It shot sits squarely in that window). Some athletes use daily low doses for several days leading into an event (a short “loading” phase), but protocols vary depending on sport and individual response.
– Start low: if you’re new to nitrate supplementation, try the lower end of recommendations to assess tolerance.
Safety and interactions
– Don’t combine with prescription organic nitrates or other medications that dramatically lower blood pressure without medical advice.
– Avoid strong antibacterial mouthwashes around dosing—oral bacteria are needed for the nitrate-to-nitrite step.
– Drugs or antacids that change stomach pH may blunt conversion efficiency.
– Extremely high or prolonged intakes carry theoretical risks (e.g., methemoglobinemia) in vulnerable people, but typical dietary doses are generally safe for healthy individuals.
– If you have cardiovascular disease, are on blood pressure meds, pregnant, or have chronic health issues, consult a clinician before using regularly.
Tips for everyday athletes
– Start with one shot to check tolerance, then adjust if needed.
– Skip antibacterial mouthwash before and after dosing to preserve oral conversion.
– Pair the shot with familiar pre-workout foods if you need better palatability.
– Track perceived exertion, power/pace, or workout metrics to see whether the product makes a measurable difference for you.
Quality assurance and certifications
Beet It Sport products are Informed-Sport certified, meaning each batch is screened at LGC’s sports anti-doping lab. Batch-specific certificates of analysis (COAs) or third-party testing reports are valuable—look for them on the manufacturer’s site. Awards and industry recognition are nice, but independent lab data are the real proof for athletes who need to avoid banned substances.
Nutrition snapshot
Per 100 ml: 353 kJ (83 kcal), 0.1 g fat, 17 g carbs (13 g sugars), 2.9 g protein, 0.41 g salt. A 70 ml shot is a proportionally smaller serving. The key number to focus on: 400 mg dietary nitrate per 70 ml shot.
How coaches and athletes can use it
– For athletes who need strict assurances against contamination, batch testing reduces uncertainty.
– Incorporate the 70 ml/400 mg metric into pre-event timing plans rather than estimating from whole-food sources.
– Monitor total daily nitrate intake (food + supplements) and check any federation rules about supplements.
What’s in the shot and how it works
– Active ingredient: concentrated beetroot juice standardized to 400 mg dietary nitrate per 70 ml.
– How it works: dietary nitrate is reduced in the body to nitrite and then to nitric oxide, a signaling molecule that helps dilate blood vessels and can improve blood flow and muscle efficiency. That mechanism explains why nitrate-rich sources are popular for endurance and oxygen-efficiency benefits.
– Timing matters: nitrate-to-nitrite-to-nitric-oxide conversion has a time course, so when you take it affects the physiological response.0
