Your body converts beetroot nitrates into nitric oxide, which helps blood vessels relax. That supports blood flow, oxygen delivery to muscles and stamina during exercise.

Capsules give you a fixed dose with no mixing or staining. Powder and drink mixes let you adjust the dose and work well as a pre-workout drink.

For training, take it 60 to 90 minutes before your session. For daily circulation support, take it at the same time every day.

Beetroot pigments can turn urine or stool pink or red. It is harmless and very common.

Yes, for most healthy adults at the label dose. Talk to your doctor first if you take blood pressure medicine, nitrates for angina, erectile dysfunction medicine or blood thinners, or if you have had kidney stones.

Beetroot Supplements

Beetroot supplements give you the dietary nitrates of fresh beets in a simple capsule or drink. Your body turns these nitrates into nitric oxide, which helps blood vessels relax and supports blood flow, stamina and heart health. Choose Power Beets capsules for a daily habit or beetroot powder for your pre-workout drink.

What are beetroot supplements?

Beetroot supplements are concentrated forms of beetroot, such as capsules, powders and drink mixes. They are made so you can get the benefits of beetroot without juicing several fresh beets every morning.

The main reason people take them is dietary nitrate. Beetroot is one of the richest natural sources of nitrate, along with leafy greens like spinach. It also contains betalains, the red pigments that act as antioxidants, plus potassium, folate and fibre.

You can read more about the vegetable itself on our beetroot ingredient page and in our post on beetroot nutrition, benefits and uses.

How do beetroot supplements work?

Beetroot supplements work through the nitrate to nitric oxide pathway. It happens in three steps:

1. You swallow the nitrate. It is absorbed and some of it is sent to your saliva.
2. Mouth bacteria convert it. Friendly bacteria on your tongue turn nitrate into nitrite.
3. Your body makes nitric oxide. Nitrite is converted into nitric oxide, which signals blood vessels to relax and widen.

Wider, more relaxed blood vessels let blood and oxygen reach your muscles, heart and brain more easily. This is why athletes use beetroot before training and why it is part of many heart-healthy routines.

Because mouth bacteria play a role, avoid using strong antibacterial mouthwash right before or after your beetroot.

What are the benefits of beetroot supplements?

People take beetroot supplements for three main reasons.

• Stamina and endurance. Better oxygen delivery can help you train longer and feel less tired.
• Blood flow and circulation. Nitric oxide supports healthy, relaxed blood vessels.
• Heart health. Beetroot nitrates are studied for supporting healthy blood pressure that is already in the normal range.

Other benefits people mention include steady daytime energy without caffeine and antioxidant support from betalains.

Which beetroot supplement should you choose?

We make beetroot in several formats. Each one suits a different routine.

• Power Beets 60 Capsules. Format: Capsule. Extra ingredients: L-Arginine, grape seed extract. Best for: A fixed daily dose, no taste or stains. When to take it: Morning.
• Power Beets Beetroot Powder (Mix Berry). Format: Drink mix. Extra ingredients: BCAAs, L-Arginine, L-Carnitine, resveratrol. Best for: Pre-workout drink. When to take it: 60 to 90 minutes before training.
• Power Beets Drink Mix (Watermelon Mint). Format: Drink mix. Extra ingredients: BCAAs, L-Arginine, L-Carnitine, resveratrol. Best for: A refreshing flavour option. When to take it: Before training or mid-morning.
• BP Care. Format: Tablet. Extra ingredients: Hibiscus, olive leaf, CoQ10, garlic, L-Citrulline. Best for: A heart-focused routine. When to take it: As per label.

Beetroot capsules

Beetroot capsules are our best-selling beetroot product. They combine concentrated beetroot extract with L-Arginine and grape seed extract. The pack of two is better value for daily users. See every option in our beetroot capsules collection.

Beetroot powder

Beetroot powder is a mixed berry drink with beetroot, BCAAs, L-Arginine, L-Carnitine and resveratrol. The watermelon mint drink mix has the same formula in a fresher flavour. See all options in our beetroot powder collection.

Beetroot for the heart

BP Care combines beetroot with hibiscus, olive leaf, garlic, CoQ10 and L-Citrulline for people who want a heart-focused formula.

What is the difference between beetroot juice, powder and capsules?

All three come from the same vegetable, but they differ in convenience and dose.

• Fresh beetroot juice is natural but needs a juicer, stains and spoils within hours. The nitrate content also varies from beet to beet.
• Beetroot powder or drink mix keeps for months, mixes in seconds and can include extra ingredients like amino acids.
• Beetroot capsules give a fixed dose with no taste, mess or prep.

For most people, the best format is the one they can keep up every day for months. If you are unsure, start with capsules for a month, then add a drink mix on training days.

Who should take beetroot supplements?

Beetroot supplements suit adults who want natural support for stamina, circulation and heart health. They are especially popular with:

• Runners, cyclists and gym-goers who want a caffeine-free pre-workout.
• Professionals who sit for long hours and want to support circulation.
• Adults over 40 building a heart-healthy routine.
• People who dislike beetroot juice but want its benefits.

How do you take beetroot supplements?

Take beetroot supplements at the same time each day. For daily circulation support, morning is easiest. For exercise, take your dose 60 to 90 minutes before training, because that is when nitrate levels in the blood peak.

How long do beetroot supplements take to work?

You can feel the pre-workout effect within a single session. For daily circulation benefits, give it 8 to 12 weeks of regular use. Our post on adding a beetroot supplement to your routine has a simple weekly plan.

Can you combine beetroot with other supplements?

Yes. Popular pairings are beetroot with Cordyceps for endurance, with Lion's Mane for focus and energy, and with greens for daily nutrition. The Complete Daily Wellness Duo pairs Power Greens with Power Beets powder.

How do you choose good beetroot supplements?

Not all beetroot products deliver useful amounts of nitrate. Check these points:

1. Concentrated extract or juice powder, not just dried beet fibre.
2. A clear dose per serving, so you know what you are taking.
3. No unnecessary sugar in drink mixes.
4. Supporting ingredients like L-Arginine or L-Citrulline, which also feed the nitric oxide pathway.
5. Lab testing. Ours are on the certificates page.

Are beetroot supplements safe?

Beetroot supplements are safe for most healthy adults at the label dose. Beetroot can turn urine or stools pink or red, which is harmless and very common.

Talk to your doctor before use if you take blood pressure medicine, nitrates for angina, erectile dysfunction medicine or blood thinners, have low blood pressure, or have had kidney stones, since beetroot is high in oxalates. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. For a scientific overview, see this review on beetroot supplementation on PubMed Central.

Related collections

• Beetroot capsules for a no-taste daily dose.
• Beetroot powder for pre-workout drinks.
• Heart health supplements for a heart-healthy routine.
• Fitness supplements for training and recovery.