The Times today reports on a study published in the Journal of Physiology which found taking vitamin C and E tablets appeared to 'disrupt the way that muscles respond to exercise'.
Is it common for people doing endurance training to take these supplements?
The piece in the Times is very small - but mentions Goran Paulsen at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences as the study lead. I will try and dig up the reference this afternoon.
Seems to be very marginal results since, as Prof. Mike Gleeson points out, they have not recorded any difference in performance.
Interesting to see quite how quickly the supplement industry have countered the report with one of their own - shows their press department is well funded and on the ball ..
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