HumanN BeetElite — the beet-crystal powder now rebadged as SuperBeets Sport — is the product endurance athletes reach for when they want a beetroot “nitric oxide” boost before a workout. One 10 g scoop of concentrated beet crystals, coconut water and vitamin C, mixed into water, promising “the nitric oxide power of 6 beets.”
Almost the entire beetroot aisle sells that same promise. Two things separate BeetElite: it is the only beet product here with a real third-party sport certification, and it is the one an independent lab caught carrying the most actual nitrate. Whether that is enough to overcome a number the company still won’t print, a dose still below what the studies used, and the highest price in the category — that is what this review turns on. Here’s the full scorecard.
At a glance
Quick verdict
Judged against the rest of the beetroot shelf, BeetElite is the class of a weak field, and for checkable reasons: it is the only product here carrying a real sport certification, and when an independent lab actually measured the nitrate, it came out on top — about 134 mg a serving, more than anything else we found. In a category where nearly every label buries its beetroot in a proprietary “nitric oxide” blend and no one gets tested, being certified and least underdosed is genuinely worth something.
Judged on its own terms, it has three honest weaknesses that hold it at 66. That 134 mg is still below the 300–600 mg the studies used, so a single scoop is likely a sub-clinical dose — you would need two. The label still refuses to print a nitrate figure, hiding behind “the power of 6 beets.” And it costs the most of any beet product here. It wins this category because it is tested and least underdosed — not because it is strong.
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May suit you if
- You want the one beetroot product with a real, named third-party sport certification — the credential a competitive athlete can actually rely on
- You want the most nitrate-dense beet powder available and are willing to take two servings to approach a studied dose
- You prefer a concentrated, single-purpose beet formula over a proprietary “nitric oxide complex” that hides how much beetroot you’re getting
Skip it if
- You want a research-backed nitrate dose from one serving — even BeetElite’s measured ~134 mg is below the studied 300–600 mg range
- You want the nitrate amount printed on the label — BeetElite still won’t give you a number, only “the power of 6 beets”
- Price matters: at about $2.00 a serving it is the most expensive beet product here, and a beet-juice shot that prints its nitrate is a more honest way to hit the dose
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Key findings
Product specifications
| Format | Powder, 10 g scoop, 20 servings per canister |
|---|---|
| Price (checked July 22, 2026) | ~$39.95 one-time |
| Cost per serving | ~$2.00 — the priciest beet product here |
| Ingredients | Concentrated beet crystals, coconut water powder, vitamin C |
| Nitrate disclosed | No — label markets “the power of 6 beets”; independent lab measured ~134 mg (2.16 mmol) |
| Studied nitrate dose | ~300–600 mg (5–13 mmol) — one serving is below it |
| Independent testing | NSF Certified for Sport® (SuperBeets Sport) / Informed-Sport (BeetElite) |
| Made by | HumanN — funds and cites its own research |
The formula: concentrated, single-purpose, undisclosed nitrate
On concentration, BeetElite is the real thing for this category: a 10 g scoop of concentrated beet crystals with coconut water and vitamin C, and nothing else pretending to help. There is no proprietary “nitric oxide complex” padding the label with pomegranate, pepper or trace red-spinach extract to look impressive — it is beetroot, delivered as densely as anything we measured. When an independent lab put a number on it (Gallardo & Coggan, 2019), BeetElite carried about 134 mg of nitrate (2.16 mmol) per serving, the most of any product in the group. That is why formula lands at 17/25 — the highest in the category.
The deduction is the dose itself. The nitrate research on blood pressure and endurance uses roughly 300–600 mg (5–13 mmol) per dose, and BeetElite’s best-measured 134 mg sits below that floor. In plain terms: one scoop is likely a sub-clinical dose, and you would need two to reach the range the studies actually used — which also doubles the already-high cost. Being the least underdosed product in a category is still being underdosed.
The testing column
This is where BeetElite separates from the field. Sold as SuperBeets Sport it is NSF Certified for Sport®, and the older BeetElite carried Informed-Sport — both batch-level certifications that test for heavy metals, microbial contamination and banned substances, and the credentials competitive athletes are told to look for. Nothing else in our beetroot comparison carries a genuine, named certification: the rest claim “third-party tested” without naming a program, or carry nothing at all. Testing 17/20 — the highest mark in this category, and it is earned.
Two honest notes keep it from scoring higher. The certification verifies purity and banned-substance safety — it does not verify a nitrate dose, because the label doesn’t state one for anyone to certify. And HumanN funds and cites much of the nitric-oxide research it points to, so the science it markets should be read as company-sponsored rather than independent. The one genuinely independent nitrate measurement here is the Gallardo & Coggan lab analysis — and it is the reason we can say “134 mg” at all.
What it’s like to take
We have not yet run our own hands-on trial — this review is research-based, with hands-on testing pending. The durable consensus across endurance-athlete use is that BeetElite mixes cleanly and tastes like a mild, slightly sweet beet, more palatable than the earthy raw-beet powders it competes with, thanks to the coconut water. Users take it 30–90 minutes before training; reported effects on perceived endurance are mixed, which is consistent with a single-serving dose that sits below the studied range. Experience 8/10, on formulation and palatability rather than any effect we have verified ourselves.
The math: $2 a serving, honestly
At the checked price, BeetElite is about $39.95 for 20 servings — roughly $2.00 a serving, the most expensive beet product in our comparison (Nature’s Way beet capsules run about $0.22 a serving; SuperBeets powder about $1.27–$1.33). And because one 134 mg serving is below the studied 300–600 mg dose, the honest cost of a research-backed dose is closer to two servings — about $4.00 a day. You are paying for the certification and the higher measured nitrate, both real — but you are paying the category’s top price for a product that still hasn’t printed the one number that would justify it. Value 6/15: the quality is the best here, the price is the highest.
Returns and where to buy
Sold primarily through HumanN’s own site and major retailers, with the SuperBeets Sport branding carrying the current NSF Certified for Sport mark. Some customers report the usual direct-to-consumer subscription friction (auto-ship, pausing, cancelling); buying a one-time canister avoids it. No safety or quality red flags surfaced in our review, and the sport certification is a genuine point in the company’s favor (checked July 22, 2026).
What customers report
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Retail & DTC reviews
Broadly positive
Generally high ratings; praise centers on taste, mixability and pre-workout routine — criticism centers on price and whether the effect is real at one serving.
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NSF Certified for Sport
SuperBeets Sport carries NSF Certified for Sport and the older BeetElite carried Informed-Sport — the only genuine, named certification in the beetroot category, as of July 22, 2026.
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Measured highest nitrate, still low
An independent analysis (Gallardo & Coggan, 2019) put BeetElite at the top of the group for nitrate at ~134 mg — while noting, as we do, that it is still below the studied dose.
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What to buy instead
If price is the dealbreaker but you want a beet supplement, Nature’s Way Beet Root (64/100) is the cheap, honest option — a plain 1000 mg beet-root capsule at about $0.22 a serving with a conservative, un-hyped label, though like every beet-powder capsule it is underdosed against the studied nitrate range. Worth naming plainly: Earth Energy Raw Reds (65/100), which is under common ownership with this site, actually discloses its 975 mg of beetroot and is third-party tested — more transparent on amount than BeetElite — but it scored a single point lower because it lacks BeetElite’s named sport certification and higher measured nitrate. And the real upgrade over this entire powder-and-capsule shelf is any product that prints its nitrate content — in practice, a concentrated beet-juice shot — so you can actually dose to the 300–600 mg the studies used instead of guessing. See how they all compare in our beetroot supplement roundup.
Final assessment
BeetElite is the best beetroot product we’ve reviewed, and in this category that says as much about the field as about the product. It is the only beet supplement with a real, named sport certification, and when an independent lab measured the nitrate, it came out on top — about 134 mg a serving. 66/100 — Mixed — because three honest things hold it there: even that leading dose is below the studied 300–600 mg range, so you’d likely need two servings; the label still won’t print a nitrate number, marketing “the power of 6 beets” instead; and it costs the most of any beet product here, while HumanN funds its own research. It wins because it is tested and least underdosed — not because it is strong. If you want beetroot done as well as the category currently does it, this is the one; if you want a research-backed nitrate dose you can actually read off the label, a beet-juice shot that prints its number is the better answer. Either way, if you take blood-pressure or nitrate-interacting medication, run any new beetroot supplement past your doctor first.
Frequently asked questions
Is HumanN BeetElite worth it?
BeetElite — now SuperBeets Sport — is the best beetroot product we’ve reviewed at 66/100, because it’s the only one with a real sport certification (NSF Certified for Sport / Informed-Sport) and an independent lab measured the highest nitrate of the group, about 134 mg a serving. But that’s still below the studied 300–600 mg dose, the label doesn’t print a nitrate number, and at about $2.00 a serving it’s the priciest beet product here. Worth it if you value the certification; a beet-juice shot that prints its nitrate is a more honest way to hit the dose.
How much nitrate is in BeetElite?
An independent analysis (Gallardo & Coggan, 2019) measured about 134 mg of nitrate (2.16 mmol) per 10 g serving — the highest of the beetroot products we compared, but still below the roughly 300–600 mg the research uses. The label itself does not print a nitrate figure, marketing “the nitric oxide power of 6 beets” instead, so you would likely need two servings to reach a studied dose.
Is BeetElite third-party tested?
Yes — sold as SuperBeets Sport it is NSF Certified for Sport, and the older BeetElite carried Informed-Sport. Both are batch-level certifications testing for heavy metals, contaminants and banned substances, and it’s the only genuine, named certification in the beetroot category — the main reason BeetElite scores 17/20 on testing. Note the certification verifies purity, not a nitrate dose, because the label doesn’t state one.
How much does BeetElite cost?
Checked July 22, 2026: about $39.95 for a 20-serving canister, or roughly $2.00 a serving — the most expensive beet product in our comparison. Because one serving is below the studied nitrate dose, the honest cost of a research-backed dose is closer to two servings, about $4.00 a day.
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Sources
- HumanN BeetElite / SuperBeets Sport — official product and pricing pages (10 g concentrated beet-crystal powder with coconut water and vitamin C, 20 servings, ~$39.95; “the nitric oxide power of 6 beets”; no nitrate figure stated; SuperBeets Sport NSF Certified for Sport, older BeetElite Informed-Sport). Checked July 22, 2026. humann.com
- Gallardo & Coggan, 2019, International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism — independent laboratory analysis measuring the nitrate content of commercial beetroot supplements; BeetElite at about 134 mg (2.16 mmol) per serving, the highest of the group and still below the studied dose. Accessed July 22, 2026.
- The Ingredient Report — beetroot & nitrate category comparison, beetroot nitrate ingredient guide and scored review of Earth Energy Raw Reds (65/100). Checked July 22, 2026.
- Independent dietitian and endurance-athlete coverage (taste, mixability, certification, and the sub-clinical single-serving dose; feedback themes linked live, not republished). Accessed July 22, 2026.
Update history
- July 22, 2026 — Report first published. Formula, certification, the independent nitrate measurement and pricing checked this date. Research-based; hands-on testing pending. We re-score on the record if HumanN prints a per-serving nitrate figure, its certification changes, or its pricing moves materially.
Content is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Talk with your healthcare provider before starting a beetroot or nitrate supplement, especially if you take blood-pressure or nitrate-interacting medication or have a health condition. Medical disclaimer.