What the study found
Most measured oxidative-stress and antioxidant responses were similar in supplemented and unsupplemented cyclists across training phases.
Participants and protocol
Ten professional cyclists, in groups of five, completed hard training, tapering and recovery periods, with one group receiving high-dose vitamins C and E.
What this cannot establish
The small study does not establish a performance benefit from supplements or determine treatment for a diagnosed deficiency. Its findings are not a reason to copy high-dose vitamin use.
Publication details
- Record
- PubMed 24803271
- Publication types
- Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
- Indexed subjects
- Ascorbic Acid · Vitamin E · Glutathione · Antioxidants · Oxidation-Reduction
- Source record checked
- 2026-10-18
Publication type and subject indexing describe the record; they are not a quality grade or proof of a benefit. An abstract does not replace a review of the full methods and results.
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