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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2021-08-01
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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 |