Effects of Dietary Nitrate Intake on Physical Performance of Middle-aged Women

Effects of Dietary Nitrate Intake on Physical Performance of Middle-aged Women: a Randomized Trial

Through a randomized, crossover, triple-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial, 15 physically inactive hypertensive women will participate a 8-day trial, each with two intervention protocols: 1) placebo and 2) beetroot; in which will ingest beet juice with or without NO3 in its composition with a 8-day washout interval.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 50 to 65 years old
• Physically inactive
• Postmenopausal diagnosis (amenorrhea for 12 months or more);

Exclusion Criteria:

• Smoking
• Cardiac failure
• Previous history of acute myocardial infarction and/or stroke;
• Allergy or intolerance to nitrate, gluten, or milk;