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Vitamin E and immunity after the Kona Triathlon world championship

Authors :
Nieman, David C.; Henson, Dru A.
Mcanulty, Steven R.; Mcanulty, Lisa S.
Morrow, Jason D.
Ahmed, Alaa
Heward, Chris B.
Source :
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. August, 2004, Vol. 36 Issue 8, 1328-1335
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

A study is conducted to measure the influence of vitamin E ingestion on oxidative stress and immune changes in response to the Triathlon World Championship in Kona. The findings indicate that vitamin E compared with placebo ingestion before a competitive triathlon race event promotes lipid peroxidation and inflammation during exercise.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01959131
Volume :
36
Issue :
8
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.122643975