NITRATOS para mejorar tu RENDIMIENTO | DOSIS, CUÁNDO tomarlos, qué hacen SEGÚN LA CIENCIA

In this episode, we discuss nitrates as an ergogenic aid in endurance sports. We answer the following questions: What are nitrates and how do we obtain them? What do nitrates, or rather their derivative, nitric oxide, do in our bodies? Is there evidence that nitrate supplementation improves the performance of endurance athletes? What aspects might it improve? Do nitrates work for recreational or amateur athletes, or only for elite athletes? What is the recommended dose of nitrates? When should they be taken? For how long? How long does the effect of nitrates last? Do they have any adverse effects? And much more :) Here you can find the review of systematic reviews on the effects of nitrates on performance that I discuss in the episode: https://link.springer.com/article/10.... I hope you enjoy it and learn a lot. You can listen to it anytime on any platform; click on your favorite here: https://cuonda.com/cuerpo-y-metas 🎁 Discounts on supplements at LifePRO, Belevels, and Fanté with the code MIRABAI 😎 Discounts on Styrpe sunglasses with the code MIRABAI 🩷 Instagram:   / mirabai_cuenca   🖤 TikTok:   / mirabai_cuenca   🧡 Strava: Mirabai Cuenca Ardura 00:00 Introduction 04:18 What are nitrates? Food Sources and Supplements 06:28 Conversion to Nitric Oxide and Its Main Function 08:37 Detailed Mechanism of Vasodilation 10:48 Benefits of Vasodilation for Performance 12:57 Nitric Oxide: Difference Between Smooth and Skeletal Muscle 17:24 Other Functions of Nitric Oxide 19:36 Effects on Mitochondria and Glucose Uptake 24:00 Summary of Nitrate Mechanisms 26:12 Scientific Evidence 35:02 Recommended Dosage and Nitrate Supplementation Protocols 43:42 Summary and Frequently Asked Questions