Spotlight: Beta Red Pre-Workout Orange

By Brian Maslach

To my surprise, there are still some people who haven't tried Beta Red Pre-Workout Orange. This formula has the same powerful beet juice / amino acid blend as the original to take your performance to the next level, but with a refreshing citrus flavor. While we love the clean beet flavor of the original Beta Red, we wanted some variety since we drink it most days. This new flavor is great alone and in recipes. It compliments our favorite smoothie recipes really well. We've also had some other great recipes using it -- like Matt Cusack's Beta Red Orange Cranberry Muffins.

Unlike other pre-workout formulas that get most of their effect from caffeine, Beta Red is free of stimulants. We left them out since individual tolerances vary widely. Two hundred milligrams of caffeine may be perfect for your training partner, while anything more than 50 milligrams may be too much for you. Besides, I'd rather enjoy a nice cup of coffee when looking for a buzz and get the added health benefits not found in supplemental caffeine.

We use research-proven quantities of effective ingredients to create the most effective pre-workout formula for endurance athletes. Beta Red combines the nitrate power of beets with key performance-boosting amino acids (Beta alanine, Citrulline malate, and Betaine) for a potent synergistic effect to supercharge your workout or race. 

What exactly does it do? Research studies have shown Beta Red's ingredients to improve aerobic efficiency and muscular endurance. This means you'll be able to ride, run, and swim further and faster during your next workout or race. It's also helpful for those gym sessions.

HOW CAN I TELL IF IT'S WORKING? WHAT SHOULD I FEEL?

You may feel a light tingling sensation on your skin within 30 minutes of consuming Beta Red. This sensation, or "pins-and-needles" feeling, is a harmless, temporary side effect known as paresthesia. It occurs when high doses of beta-alanine trigger specific sensory receptors (MrgprD) in the skin, usually peaking 10-20 minutes after ingestion and fading within an hour. If this sensation is too intense, consuming Beta Red with carbohydrate-rich foods will lessen the effect.

Regardless of whether you feel anything, you will be able to produce more aerobic power. If you use a power meter, this can easily measured. If you're not able to quantify power, you can measure the distance covered over a set time during your favorite workout.

Some users may also notice a reddish tint to their urine (known as beeturia) after consuming Beta Red. This is normal after consuming beetroot extract and is due to excretion of the red pigments that give beets their color.

HOW DO I USE IT?

Drink 1 to 2 servings 90 minutes prior to training and racing. For events longer than 3 hours, additional doses may be consumed during the event. Beta Red can be mixed with a traditional carbohydrate/electrolyte formula for consumption during prolonged training and racing. For such events, we recommend a serving for every additional 2 hours of activity.