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Effects of beetroot extract on glucose control, muscle function, and vascular health in individuals with Type 2 Diabetes

Effects of supplementation with nitrate-rich beetroot extract on glycemic control, muscle function, and vascular health in individuals with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Sponsor
Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro Campus Macaé
Enrolment
20 planned
Conditions
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Diabetes Mellitus; C18.452.394.750
Interventions
This is a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, parallel-group clinical trial
Ages
adults, older adults
Registry
RBR-3nyf4rt

Full record on ReBECSource: WHO ICTRP, processed 14 September 2026

Primary outcomes

  • It is expected that beetroot extract supplementation will improve vascular function in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The primary outcomes will include changes in microvascular and macrovascular function. Microvascular function will be assessed through muscle oxygenation responses during

History

  1. Study completion expected

  2. Last registry update

  3. Registered

  4. Started