Frequently
Asked Questions

Unlike standard beet juice, Beetroot Pro® uses patented NO3-T® Betaine Nitrate to provide a standardized, high-yield delivery of dietary nitrates. We remove the excess sugar, oxalates (which can cause kidney stones), and the "earthy" taste, leaving only the clinical nitric oxide precursors required for vasodilation.

For maximum acute performance, consume Beetroot Pro® 30-45 minutes before your high-intensity training or race start. This allows sufficient time for the nitrate-to-nitrite-to-nitric-oxide pathway to activate in your bloodstream.

Endurance360® is designed for chronic physiological support. To see maximum benefit, athletes must follow a 10-14 day pre-loading protocol. This period allows for the complete cellular saturation of Beta-Alanine (to buffer lactic acid) and Creatine (for ATP regeneration).

Yes. Consistency is key during the 10-14 day loading phase. Skipping doses prevents your muscles from reaching the saturation levels required to effectively buffer muscle acidity during threshold efforts.

Creatine and beta-alanine do not require cycling. Continuous daily use maintains cellular saturation and is standard practice. For the adaptogen components, rhodiola benefits from an occasional break: after 8 to 12 weeks of continuous use, a 2-week rest period helps prevent adaptation. Cordyceps does not have an established cycling requirement. The simplest approach is to take Endurance360 continuously through your training block, then take a natural break during a recovery week between training cycles.

Yes. Endurance360 is stimulant-free and stacks cleanly with caffeine. Caffeine acts on the central nervous system by blocking adenosine receptors. The compounds in Endurance360 work through separate mechanisms: creatine and beta-alanine at the muscular level, cordyceps and rhodiola at the metabolic and hormonal level. There is no known negative interaction between Endurance360 and caffeine-containing pre-workouts.

Three separate blends totaling 3,510mg of active compounds, the Endurance Blend (2,000mg), the Cellular Oxygenation blend (1,200mg), and the Muscle Strength blend (310mg), cannot fit an effective dose into fewer standard-size capsules without cutting individual ingredient amounts below clinically relevant thresholds. The 5-capsule serving is a function of formula completeness, not filler.

The most commonly compared product is 1st Endurance Optygen HP, which retails at $61 or more per bottle. Endurance360 is $34.95 for the same 24 servings. The formulas address different things: Optygen HP is built around an adaptogen blend (rhodiola, cordyceps, beta-alanine, iron). Endurance360 includes the same adaptogen layer plus a full amino acid matrix (creatine, L-Carnosine, Taurine, L-Arginine HCl, L-Methionine, L-Tyrosine) and electrolyte minerals. Endurance360 does not contain beetroot or dietary nitrates. For that, see Beetroot Pro.

The active ingredients in Beetroot Pro® (NO3-T® Betaine Nitrate, BCAAs, B12, electrolytes) and Endurance360® (Beta-Alanine, Creatine Monohydrate, Cordyceps Extract, Rhodiola Rosea Extract, L-Methionine, L-Tyrosine, L-Carnosine, Taurine, L-Arginine HCl, Calcium, Potassium, Sodium) are not on the WADA or NCAA prohibited substance lists. Beetroot Pro® and Endurance360® themselves have not been independently certified by WADA, NCAA, or USADA. Athletes subject to drug testing should always confirm with their governing body and review the current prohibited list before use.

Yes. Both products are manufactured in a cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practice) certified facility in the United States. cGMP certification covers identity, strength, quality, and purity of the finished product but is separate from anti-doping certification programs like NSF Certified for Sport or Informed Sport.

Absolutely. We call this the "Ultimate VO2 Max Protocol." By combining the acute vasodilation of Beetroot Pro® with the chronic lactic-acid buffering of Endurance360®, you provide your body with complete physiological support for both oxygen delivery and threshold endurance.

The clinical threshold used in most positive performance studies is 300 to 600 mg of dietary nitrate per dose. A 2021 review published in PMC found commercial beet products range from 4.3 mg to 495.7 mg per serving, a 100x variance. Beetroot Pro uses patented NO3-T Betaine Nitrate and specifies the nitrate content on the label. If a product lists only "beet root powder" without a milligram amount, you cannot verify the dose.

The four most common protocol failures: (1) Underdose: the serving contains far less than the 300 to 600 mg clinical threshold. (2) Wrong timing: raw beet juice needs 2 to 3 hours; a refined extract needs 60 to 90 minutes. Using raw-juice timing for an extract means the effect has barely started. (3) Mouthwash: antibacterial mouthwash used on race morning destroys the oral bacteria that convert dietary nitrate to nitrite, blocking the entire nitric oxide pathway. (4) No loading: for maximum effect, a 3-day pre-loading protocol is recommended. See the race week training and nutrition plan at beetrootpro.com/tools/race-week-training-and-nutrition-plan for the complete timeline.

Yes. The nitrate-to-nitric-oxide conversion requires oral bacteria in your saliva. Antibacterial mouthwash (chlorhexidine, cetylpyridinium chloride, even alcohol-based rinses) can suppress these bacteria for hours. If you use mouthwash on race morning, the nitrate from your beet supplement passes through your gut largely unconverted. The fix: skip antibacterial mouthwash on race morning. Regular toothbrushing without rinsing is fine.

Three days is sufficient to saturate the nitrate pool for most athletes. Research showing benefits from 5 to 7 day loading protocols used those durations for statistical power in the study design, not because longer loading produces meaningfully more performance benefit. The practical protocol: two servings daily (morning and evening) for 3 days before the event, then the acute single serving 60 to 90 minutes before your start.

Yes. Beetroot Pro is caffeine-free and stacks cleanly with caffeine. The two mechanisms are independent: dietary nitrate drives vasodilation via nitric oxide; caffeine stimulates the central nervous system and blocks adenosine receptors. Suggested timing: caffeine 30 to 45 minutes before start, Beetroot Pro 60 to 90 minutes before start. This gives each compound its optimal absorption window without interference.

The International Olympic Committee recognizes dietary nitrate (from beet) as one of five dietary supplements with strong evidence of performance benefit for specific endurance sports. The IOC 2018 consensus statement on dietary supplements and high-performance athletes lists nitrate alongside creatine, caffeine, beta-alanine, and sodium bicarbonate. That classification is based on the volume and quality of controlled trials showing measurable improvements in exercise economy and time-trial performance.

Both, but for different reasons. The acute nitric oxide effect shows larger absolute gains in recreational athletes (VO2max under 60) because elite athletes already have highly optimized cardiovascular systems. However, the betalain antioxidants in beet extract improve recovery and reduce delayed-onset muscle soreness regardless of fitness level. For elite athletes, the most evidence-backed use case is altitude training, where even small improvements in oxygen economy compound significantly.

Beetroot powder is a dried, whole-root product. The nitrate content varies with beet variety, growing conditions, and processing, and the product also contains sugar, oxalates, and insoluble fiber. Betaine nitrate (branded as NO3-T) is a patented synthesized compound: betaine bonded to a nitrate group. This delivers a precise, standardized nitrate dose in a smaller serving, with no sugar and no fiber. For athletes concerned about GI issues or who want a verified dose, a betaine nitrate extract is the more predictable format.

No. Beeturia (pink or red-tinged urine after eating beets) is caused by the absorption of betacyanins, the red pigment compounds in beet. It is harmless and affects roughly 10 to 14 percent of people, with higher rates in people with lower stomach acid or iron absorption variation. The nitric oxide pathway and the pigment absorption pathway are completely separate. Beeturia does not indicate you absorbed more or less of the active nitrate.

NSF Certified for Sport and Informed Sport are lot-level testing programs that certify each production batch does not contain prohibited substances. The certification is meaningful for athletes in the most stringent testing environments (professional sports, Olympic programs). These programs require significant ongoing cost per batch and are currently outside the certification roadmap for Beetroot Pro. The cGMP certified manufacturing and ISO 17025 lab testing provide identity, purity, and potency verification. Drug-tested athletes who require lot-certified products should use an NSF or Informed Sport certified alternative.