Research

The Science Behind STAMOX®

Dietary nitrate and its role in exercise performance has been extensively researched. Below is a selection of studies exploring its effects on oxygen efficiency, blood flow, endurance and high-intensity performance.

Maughan et al. (2018)

IOC consensus identifies dietary nitrate among supplements with strong evidence for performance benefits.

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Jones (2014)

Research reviews how dietary nitrate can reduce the oxygen cost of exercise and support performance.

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Bailey et al. (2009)

Six days of beetroot juice reduced the oxygen cost of exercise and improved exercise tolerance.

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Wylie et al. (2013)

Dose-response research showing peak plasma nitrite around 2–3 hours after nitrate ingestion.

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Wong et al. (2022)

Nitrate supplementation supports high-intensity endurance and time-trial performance.

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Domínguez et al. (2017)

Review of research examining beetroot juice supplementation and cardiorespiratory endurance.

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What the Research Means for Performance

Dietary nitrate has been widely studied for its role in exercise performance. Explore what the research tells us about oxygen efficiency, blood flow, endurance and high-intensity performance.

A lower oxygen cost means the body can produce a given workload more efficiently. Research shows nitrate supplementation may reduce the oxygen required during exercise, potentially helping athletes sustain demanding efforts for longer.

Dietary nitrate is converted into nitric oxide, which helps blood vessels relax and widen. This supports blood flow and oxygen delivery to working muscles, particularly when exercise intensity increases.

Research suggests dietary nitrate can improve exercise tolerance and may support performance during sustained endurance efforts and repeated high-intensity work, helping athletes maintain performance as fatigue builds.