Effects of Acute Beetroot Juice on Aerobic Performance and Muscle Oxygenation in Amateur Female Soccer Players

This completed scientific study investigated the effects of acute beetroot juice consumption on amateur female soccer players. The researchers focused primarily on the impact of this dietary supplement on the athletes' aerobic performance. Another key parameter evaluated during the study was muscle oxygenation during exercise. In terms of research areas, the project pertains to exercise physiology, sports nutrition, and cardiorespiratory fitness. Nitrate-rich beetroot juice was administered as the primary dietary supplement intervention. For comparison, a low-nitrate blackcurrant placebo beverage was used in the control group. The entire study was sponsored and overseen by Sakarya Applied Sciences University.