Improve Physical Performance
Athletes are always looking for ways to enhance their performance. Consuming beet is a healthy way to do this without abusing illicit substances.
Beets are rich in nitrates. Nitrates are thought to boost physical performance by acting on the mitochondria [7]. Your mitochondria are the energy powerhouse of your cells. Studies [8] in men have shown that consuming beet juice daily improved endurance during intense physical activity by up to 25 percent [9].
To take advantage of this benefit, it is best to take the beet two to three hours before exercising or competing. It often takes this amount of time for the nitrates levels in your to spike.