Beetroot Juice for Missed Period
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
Excessive exercise, disordered attitudes toward eating, physical and psychological stress, and/or hormonal imbalances may result in cessation of menstruation (secondary amenorrhea). The accompanying lack of estrogen may impair muscle power and oxygen recovery after exercise by reducing nitric oxide levels. The purpose of this study is to determine whether ingestion of beetroot juice containing nitrate, an alternative source of nitric oxide, can help reverse these changes.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Andrew R Coggan, PhD
Principal Investigator
Indiana University Indianapolis
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for women experiencing missed periods due to excessive exercise, eating disorders, stress, or hormonal imbalances. Participants should be currently facing secondary amenorrhea and are interested in exploring the effects of dietary nitrate found in beetroot juice.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive either nitrate-rich beetroot juice or nitrate-free beetroot juice
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for muscle function and plasma nitrate/nitrite levels after treatment
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Beetroot Juice
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Indiana University
Lead Sponsor