Upon entering your local gym, you are likely welcomed by an overly-enthusiastic employee along with a fridge full of energy drinks, promising to take your workout to the next level. But one pre-workout drink that doesn't get enough attention is beet juice (a.k.a beetroot juice). Yep, the nectar from that root vegetable that no one really enjoys. Some people refer to it as "nature's Viagra" due to the way it increases blood flow. Whether you're looking to increase performance in the gym or in the bedroom, beet juice may be the solution.In today's episode, we share some of the research behind this underrepresented juice as a pre-workout drink as well as our experience in using it to fuel a CrossFit workout. It turns out, Dwight Schrute may have been onto something at Schrute Farms.  Subscribe to the Health Hackd NewsletterRate the show on Apple PodcastFollow along on InstagramTry the cleanest, most effective electrolyte drink on the market: Drink LMNTResourcesAcute and chronic effects of dietary nitrate supplementation on blood pressure and the physiological responses to moderate-intensity and incremental exerciseDietary nitrate supplementation reduces the O2 cost of walking and running: a placebo-controlled studyBeetroot Juice Supplementation Improves High-Intensity Intermittent Type Exercise Performance in Trained Soccer PlayersThe Effect of Nitrate Supplementation on Exercise Tolerance and Performance: A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisThe Effect of Dietary Nitrate Supplementation on Endurance Exercise Performance in Healthy Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisEffects of Dietary Nitrate Supplementation on Weightlifting Exercise Performance in Healthy Adults: A Systematic ReviewDisclaimerThis podcast is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The products, information, services, and other content provided on and through this podcast, including information that may be provided in the show notes (directly or via linking to third-party sites), are provided for informational purposes only. Please consult with your physician or other healthcare professionals regarding any medical or health-related diagnosis or treatment options.