Effects of Dietary Nitrate Intake on Cardiovascular Performance in Response to Hand Grip Test in Bodybuilders

Effects of Dietary Nitrate Intake on Cardiovascular Performance in Response to Hand Grip Test in Bodybuilders

Through a randomized, crossover, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial, 20 bodybuilders will participate a acute-day trial with two intervention protocols: 1) placebo and 2) nitrate; in which will ingest beet juice with or without NO3 in its composition with a 7-day washout interval.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Anabolic steroid use in the past or actually;
• Participation at least one bodybuilding competition;

Exclusion Criteria:

• Previous history of acute myocardial infarction and/or stroke;
• Allergy or intolerance to nitrate, gluten, or milk;
• Medications (proton pump inhibitors, beta-blockers, calcium channels antagonists).