Can You Take Beetroot Extract and Creatine Nitrate Together?

Dose or timing may matter

The short answer

Creatine nitrate's nitrate component and beetroot extract both increase nitric oxide through the nitrate-nitrite-NO pathway. Stacking may lead to excessive nitric oxide production, causing headaches, hypotension, and flushing.

How to arrange timing

Be mindful of total nitrate intake when combining. Monitor blood pressure and reduce doses if experiencing headaches or dizziness.

Reference

Reference noted for this combination: Joy JM et al. 28 days of creatine nitrate supplementation is apparently safe in healthy individuals. J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2014;11(1):60

Important context

Whether supplements suit you together also depends on dose, product formulation, health conditions, and medication use. Ask a doctor or pharmacist first if you take medication, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have a chronic condition.