Flora Flora - Organic Red Beet Crystals, 200 grams

Price

Regular Canadian retail price: $27.98 CAD. Price Vault members pay below retail on this product. Member pricing is private and shown after a free opt-in, with no membership fee, no minimum order and no subscription.

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Why people keep reordering it

Clean fuel

Quality protein and greens without the junk.

Easy to mix

Blends smooth into water, milk or a smoothie.

Recovery and everyday nutrition

Supports muscle, energy and filling dietary gaps.

Best suited to: wants a beet juice substitute for smoothies or soup, tries to add more nitrate-rich vegetables to meals without eating beets whole, wants something to stir into pre-workout drinks for a beet juice effect.

What the research supports

Three teaspoons of dehydrated organic beet juice crystals, stirred into food or a drink. It's whole beet, powdered, not an isolated nitrate extract.

Exercise studies typically use 300 to 500 mg of dietary nitrate a day.

Exercise endurance (evidence: moderate, from randomized controlled trial, meta-analysis)

Dietary nitrate converts into nitric oxide, which widens blood vessels and can lower the oxygen cost of steady exercise. Trials show improved time to exhaustion when taken a few hours beforehand.

Blood pressure (evidence: moderate, from randomized controlled trial, meta-analysis)

Nitric oxide from dietary nitrate relaxes the smooth muscle lining blood vessels, letting them widen slightly. Short trials show modest reductions in blood pressure, though results vary by dose and person.

Read the literature: Exercise endurance on PubMed, Blood pressure on PubMed.

Is it right for you

Worth it if

wants a beet juice substitute for smoothies or soup

instantly soluble crystals dissolve into liquids or food the way fresh beet juice would, without juicing or refrigeration.

tries to add more nitrate-rich vegetables to meals without eating beets whole

it's made from pressed organic beet juice, so it carries beet's natural nitrate and betalain content in concentrated form.

wants something to stir into pre-workout drinks for a beet juice effect

dietary nitrate from beets is the same compound athletes use beet juice for, delivered here as a shelf-stable powder.

Look elsewhere if

needs a guaranteed nitrate dose for performance testing

look for a beet product that states its nitrate content in milligrams per serving, since this one only lists teaspoons of crystals.

is managing blood pressure and wants a clinically dosed nitrate product

a standardized beetroot extract with a stated nitrate amount per capsule would let you track dose more precisely.

is watching oxalate intake closely

beets are naturally high in oxalates, so a lower-oxalate vegetable powder would be the safer daily choice.

What to expect

Stirred into a smoothie or juice before exercise, some people notice the endurance or blood pressure effects associated with beet nitrate within a couple of hours, similar to drinking beet juice. Used daily as a food ingredient, it's more of a steady dietary habit than something you'll feel directly.

How it compares

Compared with fresh beet juice

this skips juicing, keeps for months in the pantry, and mixes into dry foods like muesli that liquid juice can't. The tradeoff: you lose whatever nitrate degrades during the juicing, pressing and drying process, so it may be milder than juice pressed at home.

Compared with a standardized beetroot nitrate capsule

this gives you the taste and texture of real beets for cooking and drinks, plus fiber and betalains beyond just nitrate. The tradeoff: you can't dial in an exact nitrate dose the way you can with a labelled extract capsule.

Product details

Active ingredient

Organic red beet crystals, citric acid.

Ingredient form

grams

Suggested use

Add 3 tsp to food or drinks. This product is suitable for daily consumption.

Country of manufacture

Canada

Independent testing

NPA and QAI (third-party certified)

Certifications

Non-GMO, Made in Canada

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place

Brand

Flora

How to take it

Add 3 tsp to food or drinks. This product is suitable for daily consumption.

• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Consult a practitioner if you are pregnant, nursing or on medication.

Ingredients

Free from

Contains no gluten, dairy. Vegan, Non-GMO.

Interactions and cautions

Medications

May interact with certain prescription medications. Review with your pharmacist if you take daily medication.

Timing

Separate from medications by 2 to 4 hours unless directed otherwise by a healthcare practitioner.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if pregnant or breastfeeding.

General

Use only as directed. Discontinue and consult a practitioner if you experience an adverse reaction.

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use. Free certified advisors are available at 1-888-386-1211, Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm PT.

Questions about Flora - Organic Red Beet Crystals

Is this the genuine, authentic product?

Yes. It is identical to what you would pay full price for anywhere else, sourced through our authorized supplier relationships.

How is the price below retail?

We buy direct, with nobody in the middle taking a cut, and we sell it for close to what we paid. You see the price privately because you have unlocked the Vault.

How fast does it ship?

Orders placed before 12pm PT are processed the same day and ship within two business days. Shipping is free over $89, and a flat $9.95 under that.

Can I return it?

You have 30 days after it arrives to request a return. Product must be unused, in its original packaging, with proof of purchase, and return shipping is paid by you. Find it cheaper anywhere in Canada and we will match the price.