Short answer: Beet Root is the active nitric-oxide source in this pairing, while Beta-Cyclodextrin rounds out the formula's delivery system — two genuinely different roles, not two active ingredients doing the same job.
Beet Root Extract: the active nitric-oxide source
Naturally rich in nitrates that convert to nitric oxide, Beet Root Extract (10:1) helps relax blood vessels and support healthy circulation — one of the more directly active ingredients in the formula.
Beta-Cyclodextrin: the delivery-system role
Beta-Cyclodextrin rounds out the formula's delivery system rather than acting as a standalone active ingredient — a formulation-support role, distinct from Beet Root's direct nitric-oxide contribution.
Why this distinction matters when reading labels
A formula listing eight ingredients might suggest eight equally active compounds — understanding that some serve delivery or formulation roles gives a more accurate picture of what's actually driving the formula's effects.
See both in Cardio C2's full formula
Eight named ingredients, no hidden blend.
See the Ingredients