Mitochondria-targeted antioxidant supplementation improves 8 km time trial performance in middle-aged trained male cyclists

Background Exercise increases skeletal muscle reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, which may contribute to the onset of muscular fatigue and impair athletic performance. Mitochondria-targeted antioxidants such as MitoQ, which contains a ubiquinone moiety and is targeted to mitochondria through...

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Main Authors: S. C. Broome, A. J. Braakhuis, C. J. Mitchell, T. L. Merry
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2021-08-01
Series:Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12970-021-00454-0