New Study Links Beet Juice to 3% Power Increase

Research from the University of Exeter confirms what many cyclists suspected: beetroot juice works. The study followed 24 trained cyclists over 6 weeks and found consistent power improvements averaging 3.1% during time trials.

The key is timing. Drink 500ml about 2.5 hours before your effort for best results. Skip it on easy days.

Marcus Chen

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