NOW Foods Beet Root Powder
Description
NOW Sports Beet Root Powder is a pure, dried beet root powder for athletes and active adults who want a convenient way to work beets into a pre-workout drink or smoothie. Each tablespoon serving is equivalent to about 2.5 whole beets.
Each 1 tablespoon (9.5 g) serving provides 30 calories, 7 g total carbohydrate, less than 1 g dietary fiber, 4 g total sugars, 1 g protein, 50 mg sodium, 0.7 mg iron, and 230 mg potassium, along with naturally occurring nitrates from the beets themselves.
NOW suggests mixing 1 level tablespoon into 8 oz of water or another beverage before a workout and drinking it right away. The powder is made from non-GMO beets with no extraction processing, and the formula is Halal, Vegan, and Safe Quality Food (SQF) certified.
Key Benefits
- Pure, single-ingredient dried beet root powder
- Contains naturally occurring nitrates from whole beets
- Convenient pre-workout mix-in for water or smoothies
- Each tablespoon is equivalent to about 2.5 whole beets
- 12 oz bottle provides about 36 servings
- Vegan and made from non-GMO beets
Formula Highlights
- Beet Root Powder, 9.5 g (1 tbsp) per serving
- Potassium, 230 mg per serving
- Iron, 0.7 mg per serving
How To Use
Mix 1 level tablespoon into 8 oz of water or another beverage prior to a workout, and drink immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the same as NOW's Beet Root veg capsules?
No, this is a loose powder meant to be mixed into a drink, while NOW also offers a capsule version of beet root for people who prefer not to mix a powder.
When should I drink this before training?
NOW's directions say to mix it into water or another beverage and drink it right before a workout.
Does this contain added sugar?
No, the 4 g of total sugars per serving comes from the beets themselves; beet root powder has no added ingredients.
Is this vegan?
Yes, this beet root powder is formulated as vegan.
Can I mix this into a smoothie instead of water?
Yes, while NOW's suggested use calls for mixing it into water, it can be blended into a smoothie or another beverage of your choice.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.