Open AccessAntioxidant Restriction and Oxidative Stress in Short-Duration Exhaustive Exercise
Author(s) -
T.A. Watson,
Robin Callister,
Robert D. Taylor,
David Sibbritt,
Lesley MacDonaldWicks,
Manohar L. Garg
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
medicine and science in sports and exercise
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1530-0315
pISSN - 0195-9131
DOI - 10.1249/01.mss.0000150016.46508.a1
Subject(s) - antioxidant , oxidative stress , medicine , athletes , antioxidant capacity , food science , endocrinology , physiology , chemistry , physical therapy , biochemistry
To determine the effect of dietary antioxidant restriction on oxidative stress, antioxidant defenses, and exercise performance in athletes. Oxidative stress has been shown to increase during exercise. To alleviate oxidative stress, a high intake of antioxidant rich foods or supplements may be required in trained athletes.