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Cycling
Dosage: Mix 1-2 tablespoons of Stamox in a glass of water
Timing: Consume Stamox about 60 to 90 minutes before the event or a workout because its effect peak within 2 to 3 hours after consumption. This allows peak nitric oxide levels in your blood at the beginning of your effort. For longer sessions (more than 1 hour), you can take an additional 1 tablespoon of Stamox closer to the start of the training session.
Loading Phase (Optional for Harder Training Blocks or Races): If you are entering a harder training block or race, some find benefit in a "loading" phase, consuming a daily dose for 3-7 days leading up to the race. This saturates nitrate stores for sustained benefits.
Pre-Ride Dosage & Timing
- Dosage: 1-2 tbs of Stamox in water
- Timing: Timing: Consume Stamox about 60 to 90 minutes before the event or a workout because its effect peak within 2 to 3 hours after consumption.
In-Ride Top-Ups Dosage & Timing:
In-race top-ups of Stamox can provide critical advantages by sustaining performance and delaying fatigue.
- Strategy: Consider topping up with Stamox every 2-3 hours during your ride or race.
- Dosage: A smaller dose of Stamox around 10 grams.
- Pair with Carbs: Combine Stamox consumption with carbohydrates (banana, sports drink, electrolytes) for dual energy + oxygenation support.
Loading Phase (Optional for Harder Training Blocks or Races): If you are entering a harder training block or race, some find benefit in a "loading" phase, consuming a daily dose for 3-7 days leading up to the race. This saturates nitrate stores for sustained benefits.
Dosage Before a Race/Competition: Mix 2-3 tablespoons with water.
Timing:
DOSE 1: Timing: Consume Stamox about 60 to 90 minutes before the event or a workout because its effect peak within 2 to 3 hours after consumption. This allows peak nitric oxide levels in your blood at the beginning of your effort.
DOSE 2: For endurance races (more than 1 hour), you can take an additional 3 tablespoons of Stamox closer to the start of the race.
In-Race Top-Ups (Crucial for Long Races):
- Why it's important: For long races or trainings where you want to maintain the 'peak' during the ride and need to maintain a certain pace. Research suggests that plasma nitrite levels can decline during prolonged exercise. A mid-exercise top-up can help sustain these benefits.
- Strategy: Consider topping up your nitrate levels every 60-90 minutes during your race.
- Dosage: A smaller dose of Stamox around 1 tablespoon (10 grams)
- Practicality: For such long races, portability and ease of consumption is key, so we recommend having Stamox mixed into a drink.
Loading Phase - Recommended before Racing: It is recommended to have a "loading" phase, where you consume a daily dose for 3-7 days leading up to the race. This saturates nitrate stores for sustained benefits.
Example Strategy for a 5-20 Hour Race:
- Race morning (2-3 hours before start): 2-3 serving of Stamox.
- During the race (every 1-1.5 hours): Small top-up (1 tablespoon - 10 grams) doses from Stamox mixed in your bottles.
Dosage: We recommend 2-3 tablespoons of Stamox pre-race
Timing: Timing: Consume Stamox about 60 to 90 minutes before the event or a workout because its effect peak within 2 to 3 hours after consumption. This allows peak nitric oxide levels in your blood at the beginning of your effort.
Loading Phase (Optional for Longer Races): Some find benefit in a "loading" phase, consuming a daily dose for 3-7 days leading up to the race. This saturates nitrate stores for sustained benefits.
During Race (Ultra): For very long races or trainings, consider an additional smaller dose during the race, every 60-90 minute, if your stomach can tolerate it and if you anticipate a later surge or need to maintain pace. Practice this in training!
In-Race Top-Ups (Crucial for Long Races):
- Why it's important: Research suggests that plasma nitrite levels can decline during prolonged exercise. A mid-exercise top-up can help sustain these benefits.
- Strategy: Consider topping up your nitrate levels every 60-90 minutes during your race.
- Dosage: A smaller dose of Stamox around 1 tablespoon (10 grams)
- Practicality: For such long races, portability and ease of consumption is key, so we recommend having Stamox mixed into a drink.
Example Strategy for a 20 Hour Race:
- Race morning (2-3 hours before start): 2 serving (20 gram) of Stamox.
- During the race (every 1-1.5 hours): Small top-up (1 tablespoon - 10 grams) doses from Stamox mixed in your bottles.
Mix 1-2 tablespoons of Stamox in a glass of water.
A strategic loading phase with Stamx before a demanding training block or race primes your body to maximize nitric oxide (NO) production, enhancing endurance, stamina, and recovery. Here’s how to optimize it:
- Nitrate Saturation: Dietary nitrates (converted to NO) take 48–72 hours to reach peak blood levels. Loading ensures sustained vasodilation, oxygen efficiency, and energy production during high-intensity efforts.
- Performance Boost: Studies show a ~3% improvement in time-to-exhaustion and reduced oxygen cost after 3–7 days of loading.
- Faster Adaptation: Supports mitochondrial efficiency, delaying fatigue during repeated hard efforts in a training block.
In-race top-ups of Stamox can provide critical advantages by sustaining performance and delaying fatigue.
In-Race Top-Ups (Crucial for Long Races):
- Why it's important: Research suggests that plasma nitrite levels can decline during prolonged exercise. A mid-exercise top-up can help sustain these benefits.
- Strategy: Consider topping up your nitrate levels every 60-90 minutes during your race.
- Dosage: A smaller dose of Stamox around 1 tablespoon (10 grams)
- Practicality: For such long races, portability and ease of consumption is key, so we recommend having Stamox mixed into a drink.
Example Strategy for a 20 Hour Race:
- Race morning (2-3 hours before start): 2 serving (20 gram) of Stamox.
- During the race (every 1-1.5 hours): Small top-up (1 tablespoon - 10 grams) doses from Stamox mixed in your bottles.
Running
Dosage: Mix 1-2 tablespoons of Stamox in a glass of water
Timing: Consume Stamox about 60 to 90 minutes before the event or a workout because its effect peak within 2 to 3 hours after consumption. This allows peak nitric oxide levels in your blood at the beginning of your effort. You can time this with when you want the peak effect.
Longer sessions: For longer sessions (more than 1 hour), you can take an additional 1 tablespoon of Stamox closer to the start of the training session.
Loading Phase (Optional for Harder Training Blocks or Races): If you are entering a harder training block or race, some find benefit in a "loading" phase, consuming a daily dose for 3-7 days leading up to the race. This saturates nitrate stores for sustained benefits.
Dose 1: We recommend 2-3 tablespoons of Stamox pre-race. Consume Stamox about 60 to 90 minutes before the event. Its effect peak within 2 to 3 hours after consumption. This allows peak nitric oxide levels in your blood at the beginning of your effort.
Dose 2: You can take an additional 2 tablespoon of Stamox right before the start of the race.
Loading Phase (Optional for Harder Training Blocks or Races): If you are entering a harder training block or race, some find benefit in a "loading" phase, consuming a daily dose for 3-7 days leading up to the race. This saturates nitrate stores for sustained benefits.
This extended protocol helps improve running economy specifically for the half-marathon's unique demands, giving you an edge when you need it most.
Goal: Enhance oxygen efficiency and delay fatigue during the final 10K when marathon fatigue typically hits hardest.
Dose 1: We recommend 2-3 tablespoons of Stamox pre-race. Consume Stamox about 60 to 90 minutes before the event. Its effect peak within 2 to 3 hours after consumption. This allows peak nitric oxide levels in your blood at the beginning of your effort.
Dose 2: You can take an additional 2 tablespoon of Stamox right before the start of the race.
Same consumption rules apply: Mix with water/juice, avoid mouthwash after.
Loading Phase (Optional for Harder Training Blocks or Races): If you are entering a harder training block or race, some find benefit in a "loading" phase, consuming a daily dose for 3-7 days leading up to the race. This saturates nitrate stores for sustained benefits.
This extended protocol helps improve running economy specifically for the marathon's unique demands, giving you an edge when you need it most.
Dosage: We recommend 2-3 tablespoons of Stamox pre-race
Timing: Take the pre-race dose 2-3 hours before the start of the race. This allows peak nitric oxide levels in your blood at the beginning of your effort.
Loading Phase (Optional for Longer Races): For marathon runners, some find benefit in a "loading" phase, consuming a daily dose for 3-7 days leading up to the race. This saturates nitrate stores for sustained benefits.
During Race (Marathon/Ultra): For very long runs, consider an additional smaller dose during the race, every 60-90 minute, if your stomach can tolerate it and if you anticipate a later surge or need to maintain pace. Practice this in training!
In-Race Top-Ups (Crucial for Long Races):
- Why it's important: Research suggests that plasma nitrite levels can decline during prolonged exercise. A mid-exercise top-up can help sustain these benefits.
- Strategy: Consider topping up your nitrate levels every 60-90 minutes during your race.
- Dosage: A smaller dose of Stamox around 1 tablespoon (10 grams)
- Practicality: For such long races, portability and ease of consumption is key, so we recommend having Stamox mixed into a drink.
Example Strategy for a 5-20 Hour Race:
- Race morning (2-3 hours before start): 2 serving (20 gram) of Stamox.
- During the race (every 1-1.5 hours): Small top-up (1 tablespoon - 10 grams) doses from Stamox mixed in your bottles.
Daily Health
Dosage: Mix 1 teaspoon up-to 1 tablespoon of Stamox in water, juice, with citrus (will hide the beetroot flavour) or smoothies.
Timing: Once daily, often best in the morning.
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For the most optimal dosage for YOU specifically, we recommend following our Watts Testing guide.
Practice during training to test tolerance
Avoid antibacterial mouthwash or brushing teeth around the time you consume Stamox, as it can disrupt the oral bacteria crucial for nitrate conversion.
While many studies show positive effects, individual responses can vary. Some athletes may experience more significant benefits than others.
Every body is unique and has its own limits. As you approach your personal peak, further gains require more precise adjustments. Since no two people are alike, it's crucial to experiment and find your optimal dose and timing for Stamox. Factors like body weight and individual physiological responses to the natural compounds in Stamox will influence its effects differently for everyone.
The most common side effect is beeturia (pink/red urine or stool), which is harmless. Some individuals might experience mild gastrointestinal discomfort.