Nitrate, Nitrate

Nitrate is a small molecule produced in the body to limited amounts and is obtainable via consumption of vegetables, particularly beetroot and other low-calorie tuber vegetables such as turnips and leafy green vegetables such as spinach or rocket (arugula). It appears to be a potent regulator of blood flow and vasodilatation.

  • Origin: Plant Based
  • Source: Beet, Dark Green Vegetables
  • Type: Antioxidants
  • Age Range: Adults
  • Toxicity: May be toxic in high doses
  • Outcomes: Muscle Health, Muscle Gain

What are Nitrate benefits?

Nitrate may decrease the oxygen consumption and enhance exercise performance

Table of relations

Outcome
Sub-Outcome
Consistent effects
Strength of effects
Scientific articles
Muscle Health Muscle Health
Muscle Gain
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Muscle Health Nitrate and Muscle Health

The muscles are responsible for body movement, stabilization, regulation of organs, substance transportation and production of heat in addition to being strongly associated with the circulatory and nervous systems. Muscle quality is essential for well being. Supplements that help keep muscles healthy are related to different factors, such as glucose and insulin regulation, protein synthesis, energy metabolism, and others.

  • Muscle Gain

    Muscle gain, also called hypertrophy, occurs when muscle cells receive a kind of stimulation that generates microlesions. For the healing of these lesions there is an increase in protein synthesis, which gives the muscle a larger volume. This occurs with the aid of a positive calorie balance (more calories consumed than spent). Supplements that increase muscle mass promote resistance and affect the rate of synthesis and breakdown of muscle proteins directly or indirectly.

Table of negative interactions

Foods
Beatroot, Dark Green Vegetables

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References

Nitrate is a small molecule produced in the body to limited amounts and is obtainable via consumption of vegetables, particularly beetroot and other low-calorie tuber vegetables such as turnips and leafy green vegetables such as spinach or rocket (arugula). It appears to be a potent regulator of blood flow and vasodilatation.