Nitrates+

Hello,
Thank you for the reply. We truly appreciate your attention to detail and your interest in the efficacy of our products.
You're right that many studies, such as those by Wylie et al. and Bailey et al., have demonstrated performance benefits in endurance sports with nitrate intakes in the range of 300–600 mg per day. However, it's important to consider the context in which those doses are administered and absorbed.

As we mentioned earlier, those studies typically use juice or plant-based sources of nitrates, where absorption rates are lower, often around 60% or even less, due to the presence of plant fibers, competing nutrients, and variability in individual gut microbiota. This necessitates a higher intake to achieve a certain blood nitrate level.

Our product, on the other hand, is standardized and concentrated, providing highly bioavailable nitrates in capsule form with minimal interference in absorption. The aim is not to replace dietary nitrate intake, but to supplement it strategically, especially before training or racing, when timing and availability matter most.

We also want to emphasize that the goal is not to take the full day’s worth of nitrates in a single serving. That approach would not align with how the body utilizes nitrates efficiently or safely, and the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) serves more as a guidance value, not something meant to be consumed all at once.

Most athletes already obtain varying amounts of nitrates through their daily diet. Our supplement is designed to top up levels when it matters most—such as shortly before physical exertion—to support performance without needing to consume impractically large volumes of vegetables or juice at that moment.

Hello Ron,
The product contains pure nitrates without the excess ballast typically found in juices and vegetables. It is also standardized to a specific value and includes added arginine to further enhance its effects. If you are heavier, you can, of course, take an extra capsule.

Keep in mind that when consumed from vegetable sources, a portion of these nitrates is absorbed through the gastrointestinal tract into the bloodstream. Typically, about 60% of ingested nitrates from leafy vegetables are absorbed, though exact figures may vary. The presence of other dietary components, individual differences in gut microbiota, preparation methods, and other factors also influence absorption.

In capsule form, you receive quickly absorbed nitrates that the body can use—along with, as mentioned earlier, arginine. Also, the RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance) doesn't mean you need to take the full amount at once, especially in the case of supplements that can also be obtained from food. It’s more of a reference point to help you stay oriented.

For example, the RDA for potassium is 3,400 mg per day in the EU and 4,700 mg in the USA. You definitely don’t want to take that all at once—especially not before a race.