Effects of ascorbic acid supplementation on oxidative stress markers in healthy women following a single bout of exercise
Background Ascorbic acid is a water-soluble chain breaking antioxidant. It scavenges free radicals and reactive oxygen species (ROS), which are produced during metabolic pathways. Exercise can produce an imbalance between ROS and antioxidants, leading to oxidative stress-related tissue damages. This...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2019-01-01
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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/s12970-019-0269-8 |