Can supplements increase VO2 Max?
While supplements don't 'give' you a higher VO2 Max, compounds like nitrates and beta-alanine optimize your body's efficiency in using oxygen and buffering acidity, effectively increasing your performance at that ceiling.
The Serious Endurance Athlete's Guide to VO2 Max Supplements
Pushing the Aerobic Ceiling
VO2 Max is the primary metric of aerobic fitness, the maximum volume of oxygen your body can utilize during intense exercise. While training is the most significant factor in raising this ceiling, strategic supplementation can optimize your physiological capacity to deliver and utilize that oxygen.
This guide explores the clinically proven compounds that support VO2 Max and threshold power.
Section 1: The Nitric Oxide Pathway
Nitric oxide (NO) is a vasodilator. By relaxing blood vessels, it allows for greater blood flow and oxygen delivery to active muscle tissues.
- The Supplement: Standardized Beetroot Extract (NO3-T® Betaine Nitrate).
- The Evidence: Research shows that dietary nitrates reduce the oxygen cost of exercise, allowing athletes to maintain a higher power output for the same amount of oxygen consumed.
Technical
Beetroot Pro
- Patented betaine nitrate
- Acute Oxygen Efficiency
- Low Sugar / Oxalate Free
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