Beets for athletes: Why beets are great for athletic performance

At Neve, we believe in science-driven, functional nutrition. That’s why we crafted our plant-based energy pouches with intentionally selected ingredients to fuel endurance athletes, runners, cyclists, skiers, and adventurers.

Boysenberry Beet isn’t just delicious—it’s a powerful blend of fruit and vegetable nutrition, designed to support energy, endurance, and muscle recovery. One of the standout ingredients? Beets. This nutritional powerhouse has scientifically validated benefits for athletes, helping improve oxygen efficiency, stamina, and post-workout recovery. And yes, they do more than just turn your smoothie (and your pee) bright pink!

Let’s prove it with science.

The Science Behind Beets for Athletic Performance

Beets (Beta vulgaris) are rich in nitrates, natural compounds that convert into nitric oxide, which improves blood flow, oxygen efficiency, and muscle contraction—all essential for endurance sports like running, cycling, and skiing. Think of it as nature’s ultimate sports fuel, optimizing your body’s ability to push through tough workouts and long adventures.

Multiple studies have confirmed that beetroot supplementation enhances cardiovascular endurance, athletic performance, and recovery, making it an essential pre-workout and recovery food for plant-based athletes. Whether in beet juice or in our smoothie pouch, the benefits are clear.

Functional Benefits of Beets in Neve’s Boysenberry Beet Smoothie Pouch

By incorporating beet juice into Boysenberry Beet, Neve delivers science-backed sports nutrition to help athletes perform at their peak. Here’s how beets support your next adventure:

1. Enhanced Oxygen Utilization
   Increased nitric oxide production from beets helps dilate blood vessels, improving oxygen delivery to muscles and reducing the energy cost of exercise. More oxygen means better endurance and less fatigue, making this smoothie pouch the perfect companion for your toughest workouts.
   
2. Improved Endurance & Stamina
   Studies show that beetroot consumption can increase time to exhaustion, making it a natural pre-workout fuel for runners, cyclists, skiers, and endurance athletes. Beet juice for endurance athletes could be a game-changer, enhancing stamina during long runs or intense cycling sessions.
   
   
3. Faster Recovery & Reduced Muscle Fatigue
   Beets are packed with antioxidants, anti-inflammatory compounds, and essential recovery nutrients, helping combat oxidative stress and muscle soreness after intense workouts. This makes beet juice and athletic performance a winning combination for post-activity recovery.
   
   
4. Heart Health & Circulation
   The vasodilatory effects of nitric oxide from beets not only improve athletic performance but also support cardiovascular health, ensuring optimal circulation and nutrient delivery to hard-working muscles. Basically, your heart will thank you while you crush your next race.

Why Neve? Purpose-Driven Nutrition for Athletes

Neve isn’t just another energy product—it’s a plant-based sports nutrition brand designed for and by athletes with the expertise of a registered dietitian. We prioritize functional ingredients that fuel endurance, strength, and muscle recovery, ensuring every ingredient plays a role in performance nutrition.

Boysenberry Beet harnesses the power of beets for athletes, combined with other nutrient-dense, plant-based ingredients to support energy, endurance, and post-workout recovery. Whether you’re gearing up for a long trail run, an afternoon on the bike, a ski tour, or just a good 'ol time, Neve’s Boysenberry Beet smoothie pouch has you covered.

Fuel your body with science-backed, athlete-founded nutrition—because you deserve more than just another snack.

References

Bailey, S. J., et al. (2009). "Dietary nitrate supplementation reduces the O2 cost of low-intensity exercise and enhances tolerance to high-intensity exercise in humans." Journal of Applied Physiology.
Dominguez, R., et al. (2017). "Effects of beetroot juice supplementation on cardiorespiratory endurance in athletes. A systematic review." Nutrients.