Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2

Betaine nitrate is used in some athletic and exercise aid supplements, primarily for its potential to enhance physical performance. Betaine itself (also known as trimethylglycine) has been researched for its role in supporting muscle strength, power, and endurance. The nitrate component is included due to its ability to convert to nitric oxide in the body, which may improve blood flow and exercise performance. However, most studies have focused on either betaine (as betaine anhydrous) or nitrate (usually from beetroot), rather than the specific combination as betaine nitrate. Some small clinical trials on betaine supplementation have shown modest improvements in muscle power, body composition, and endurance. For nitrates, strong evidence supports their use (e.g., from beetroot juice) for enhancing exercise performance, especially in endurance sports.

However, peer-reviewed studies specifically investigating betaine nitrate, as opposed to its individual components, are lacking. Thus, while the rationale for its inclusion in exercise aids is based on the established effects of betaine and nitrate separately, direct evidence for betaine nitrate as a unique ingredient is weak. The current scientific support is extrapolated rather than directly observed, and more research is needed to confirm its efficacy and safety in this form. Therefore, the strength of evidence for betaine nitrate as an athletic or exercise aid is limited and would rate a 2 out of 5, reflecting preliminary support from related compounds rather than robust, direct clinical data.

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