The Benefits of Plant-Based Diets for Endurance Athletes

There's an ergo-genic meaning performance enhancing effect to nitrates and nitrates in the bloodstream of vegetarians about 20% higher. In vegans 40% higher likely due to their eating more nitrate rich Vegetables such as beet spinach and other greens And then there are all the health benefits that could boost performance in the long term. It is well documented that plant-based diets reduce the risk of chronic disease such as cardiovascular disease Diapetes metabolic syndrome and cancer Meaning living a significantly longer life But do high-performing athletes really need cardiovascular protection? Surprisingly endurance athletes may have more advanced atherosclerosis more heart muscle damage compared to sedentary individuals.