Beyond Blood Flow: The Role of Beetroot in Athletic Performance

It’s no longer a secret: beetroot has gained serious traction in the performance world. This pink powerhouse is well known for its nitric oxide-boosting properties, but beetroot offers even more benefits, from improved endurance to faster recovery. That’s why we’ve included it in Flow and Flow Pro —to help athletes breathe better, last longer, and recover faster.

Boosting Endurance with Nitric Oxide
Beetroot is naturally rich in nitrates, which the body converts into nitric oxide. This expands blood vessels, increasing oxygen delivery to working muscles—allowing you to sustain higher intensities for longer. Studies show that beetroot supplementation can improve VO₂ max and oxygen efficiency, leading to measurable endurance gains (https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/1/63).

Faster Recovery & Muscle Repair
Intense workouts create oxidative stress, leading to muscle damage and inflammation. Beetroot contains powerful antioxidants like betalains and polyphenols that combat this stress, helping to reduce muscle soreness and speed up recovery. Research suggests that beetroot can improve oxidative metabolism and muscle force production, making it particularly beneficial for athletes in strength and endurance sports (pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov).

Natural Stamina Without Stimulants
Unlike caffeine-based pre-workouts that cause spikes and crashes, beetroot provides a natural endurance boost by improving oxygen efficiency. One study found that beetroot supplementation significantly improved performance in high-intensity intermittent exercise (jissn.biomedcentral.com). That’s why Flow and Flow Pro are completely stimulant-free, supporting sustained performance without the jitters.

Why We Use Beetroot in Flow and Flow Pro
At Cerus Performance, we create supplements that work with your body—not against it. By harnessing the power of beetroot in Flow and Flow Pro, we’re giving athletes a scientifically backed edge in breathing control, endurance, and recovery.

Flow (250mg beetroot) is ideal for everyday endurance, while Flow Pro (500mg beetroot) is built for athletes who need extra firepower for competition or all-out training days.

Breathe better. Last longer. Recover faster.