Sour Cherry + Beetroot juice: Science‑Backed Recovery for Athletes
- Beet It Sport Malaysia
- Aug 12
- 3 min read
Recovery matters just as much as an athlete's training – and the right approach can help you adapt, rebuild, and perform better next time. Let's help you with that! In this article:...
Recovery matters just as much as an athlete's training – and the right approach can help you adapt, rebuild, and perform better next time. Let's help you with that!
In this article:
Why Recovery Matters The Dual‑Action Cherry-Beet Shot Dive in: The Science Behind Sour Cherry Juice How to Use Regen Cherry+ Clean and Trusted - Certification Matters
The work an athlete puts in should be maximally rewarded with a system that enhances results.
That’s where Beet It Sport Regen Cherry+ comes in: a convenient 70 ml shot combining sour cherry juice (58%) and beetroot juice (42%) for antioxidant support and recovery, with approximately 125 mg nitrate to support endurance and repair.
Why Recovery Matters
Training is only half the story – effective recovery reduces soreness and prepares you for your next effort.
Research shows sour cherry juice concentrate supports faster recovery and reduced muscle soreness (DOMS), a benefit officially recognised by the International Olympic Committee.
The Dual‑Action Shot
Developed specifically to be consumed both before and after an event to promote recovery, each shot contains 60 whole sour cherries on average, using concentrated juice from pressed whole cherries rather than cherry extract.
Key Features
PRE-COVERY - consume 1 shot on the day of training and up to three days before and two days after competition. See optimise page here for more info.
RECOVERY - sour cherry juice concentrate has been shown to have anti-inflammatory effects, including reduced symptoms of, or enhanced recovery, from muscle damaging exercise (i.e., DOMS), as recognised by the International Olympic Committee.
COMBINED ANTIOXIDANTS - Beet It Regen Cherry+ combines antioxidants from sour cherry juice concentrate (prunus cerasus) and beetroot juice concentrate. This potent combination is designed to support exercise recovery through its unique antioxidant content.
NITRATE CONTENT – each shot provides approximately 125mg of nitrate, derived solely from the concentrated beetroot juice. While this is lower than our Nitrate 400 shot, Regen Cherry+ is focused on its powerful antioxidant profile to support recovery rather than nitrate levels to power performance.
CONVENIENCE – unlike other sour cherry products, Beet It Regen Cherry+ does not need to be diluted with water meaning it is quick and convenient for on-the-go consumption.
Dive in: The Science Behind Sour Cherry Juice
Inflammation Reduction
Howatson et al. (2010) – Randomised trial with 20 recreational marathon runners consuming tart cherry juice 5 days before, on the day of, and 48 hours after a marathon.
Findings: The cherry group had significantly lower inflammation, with IL‑6 and CRP markers reduced compared to placebo. Researchers concluded cherry juice increased antioxidative capacity, reduced inflammation, and aided recovery of muscle function.
Muscle Soreness (DOMS)
Kuehl et al. (2010) – Double‑blind trial with 54 endurance runners in a 24‑hour relay. Participants drank ~355 ml of tart cherry juice or placebo twice daily for 7 days prior and on race day.
Findings: The cherry group reported significantly less muscle pain, with soreness increases of only ~12 mm compared to ~37 mm in placebo (P<0.001).
Sleep Quality
Howatson et al. (2012) – Double‑blind crossover with 20 healthy adults consuming tart Montmorency cherry concentrate for 7 days, measured with actigraphy.
Findings: The cherry group showed significant improvements in total sleep time, sleep efficiency, and melatonin levels.
Athletic Performance & Recovery
Levers et al. (2016) – Controlled trial with 27 trained endurance athletes (runners/triathletes) supplementing with tart cherry powder for 10 days around a half‑marathon.
Findings: The cherry group finished ~13% faster than placebo and showed lower post‑run inflammation.
How to Use Regen Cherry+
Recovery mode: One shot immediately after training or racing, then daily for 2–3 days.
Pre‑covery mode: One shot per day in the 2–3 days before a major effort, priming your body with antioxidants for faster recovery.
Pair with Nitrate 400 (for endurance loading) or Top Up 100 Energy Gel (for in‑race fuel) for a comprehensive optimal performance + recovery stack.
Clean and Trusted - Certification Matters
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Backed by independent research and used by elite athletes worldwide
👉 Perform better. Recover faster. Rebuild stronger with Beet It Sport Regen Cherry+.