Beetroot Juice Supplementation in Basketball Players

Effects of Beetroot Juice Supplementation in Neuromuscular Performance and Match Activity in Young Basketball Players

Whereas beetroot juice (BJ) supplementation is shown to increase physical performance in endurance activities, its benefits in team sports has been barely studied. In this randomized placebo-controlled study, we investigated the effects of BJ acute supplementation in improving neuromuscular performance and physical match activity in basketball.

Whereas beetroot juice (BJ) supplementation is shown to increase physical performance in endurance activities, its benefits in team sports has been barely studied. In this randomized placebo-controlled study, we investigated the effects of BJ acute supplementation in improving neuromuscular performance and physical match activity in basketball.Testing sessions will comprised a neuromuscular test battery consisting of a countermovement jump (CMJ), isometric handgrip strength, 10-m/20-m sprint and agility T-test, followed by a 40-minute simulated basketball match. Physical match activity (distances, speeds, accelerations and decelerations) will be monitored in real time using an inertial tracking system

Inclusion Criteria:

• active basketball player
• more than 5 years of basketball training experience

Exclusion Criteria:

• concurrently participating in other studies
• contraindications to BJ diet
• physical limitations, health problems, or musculoskeletal injuries