Beet Root Powder Supplements

Why people take beetroot

Beets are naturally high in dietary nitrate, and they're rich in betalains — the pigments that give beets their deep red colour and act as antioxidants. The nitrate is the main draw: the body uses it along the nitric oxide pathway, which supports blood flow. That's why beetroot is a favourite among athletes for exercise and stamina, and why others take it for everyday circulation support.

Nitrates and nitric oxide

Dietary nitrate from beets converts in the body toward nitric oxide, a molecule that signals blood vessels to relax and widen. Better blood flow is what athletes are after when they take beetroot before training — commonly a couple of hours ahead. For the amino-acid routes to the same pathway, see our nitric oxide supplements page.

Forms: powder, crystals, and capsules

Powders and drink crystals mix into water or a smoothie — beetroot has an earthy taste, so some are flavoured or come as lattes. Capsules skip the taste entirely for a convenient fixed dose. You'll also find organic and fermented options here.

Beetroot in Canada

Beetroot supplements sold in Canada carry a Natural Product Number (NPN) where applicable and ship from our Ontario warehouse to addresses across Canada, with organic and fermented choices available.

A note on beetroot

Beetroot is a food and is well tolerated. One harmless surprise: it can turn urine or stool pink or red (called beeturia) — that's normal and nothing to worry about. Because nitrates can interact with some blood-pressure and heart medications, check with your healthcare provider before taking concentrated beetroot if that applies to you.