Ten days before a triathlon, Lauren Goss is reaching for beet juice, a popular companion on the endurance circuit.
“It gives you more endurance,” Goss said.
Jessica Cording, a New York-based dietitian, said athletes like beet juice because it’s rich in nitrates that can improve blood flow, allowing the body to use oxygen more efficiently.
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