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Norwegian Cyclist

Stig Otto Berntsen

"Having used Stamox consistently throughout the winter, I'm now at the peak of my personal performance.

Stamox gives me the sensation of having more in the tank.

What's more, I especially notice my fast recovery time. I recover incredibly quickly during hard intervals and have the feeling I can bounce back quickly”.

Following over 17 years of research, Stamox is a validated and proven supplement for health and performance.

"I'm able to push higher watts while maintaining a better heart rate than before."

Stamox was developed by Dr. Nils Reither and his colleagues during 2007. Long periods of research & testing were conducted in various sports, showing exceptional results on athletes. Years of extensive research and peer-reviewed studies on the benefits of beets, validate and prove its long list of benefits.

“I can safely say Stamox works. Imagine if I take 3 scoops next training session”.

Threshold is a key indicator of a cyclist's fitness, and a crucial physiological marker that dictates your ability to sustain a high level of effort. Improved threshold allows faster riding, for longer, with greater efficiency.

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“I can safely say Stamox works. Imagine if I take 3 scoops next training session”.
Stamox can increase your threshold primarily through its high concentration of dietary nitrates.

Stig Otto is able to increase his measured threshold power with Stamox
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Threshold is often discussed in terms of lactate threshold or Functional Threshold Power (FTP).

"During todays session he even had to hold back the gas.

It's fun when you cycle your heart rate down to Zone 2 at this wattage after 5x8.

Today I had to hold back during the intervals! My legs are buzzing now that I take Stamox every single day!”
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Here's a breakdown of the mechanism

Nitrate to Nitric Oxide Conversion

  • Ingestion: When you consume beetroot powder (or whole beets), the nitrates are absorbed into your bloodstream.
  • Salivary Reduction: A significant portion of these nitrates are then actively extracted and concentrated in your saliva.
  • Bacterial Conversion: Bacteria in your mouth (specifically on the tongue) convert nitrates (NO3-) into nitrites (NO2-). This is a crucial step!
  • Acidic Conversion (Stomach & Tissues): When these nitrites are swallowed, some are converted into nitric oxide (NO) in the acidic environment of the stomach. The remaining nitrites are absorbed into the bloodstream, where they can be further reduced to NO in various tissues, especially under conditions of low oxygen (like during intense exercise)

The Role of Nitric Oxide (NO)

Nitric oxide is a powerful signalling molecule with several key effects that benefit athletic performance and, consequently, your cycling threshold:

  • Vasodilation and Improved Blood Flow: NO is a vasodilator, meaning it helps relax and widen blood vessels. This leads to increased blood flow to working muscles.
  • Enhanced Mitochondrial Efficiency: NO is believed to improve the efficiency of mitochondria, the "powerhouses" of your cells. Mitochondria are responsible for aerobic energy production (using oxygen).
  • Improved Muscle Contraction and Force Production: Research suggests NO can influence skeletal muscle contractile proteins and calcium handling within muscle cells. This can lead to stronger and more efficient muscle contractions.
  • Delayed Fatigue and Lactate Clearance: While not directly "stopping" lactate production, by improving oxygen delivery and metabolic efficiency, Stamox can help delay the point at which lactate accumulates rapidly. It also aids in the removal of metabolic byproducts.

How this translates to a higher threshold

By promoting these physiological changes, Stamox effectively reduces the oxygen cost of exercise and increases your body's efficiency at higher intensities. This allows you to:

  • Sustain higher power outputs for longer: Your body is better equipped to fuel and clear waste from your muscles.
  • Experience less perceived exertion at a given intensity: What felt hard before might now feel more manageable.
  • Push your lactate threshold higher: Your body becomes more adept at managing lactate, allowing you to ride faster before significant accumulation occurs.