E151 - Is Having Antioxidants Around Training a Bad Idea?

Sports Dietitians, Leah Higl and Aidan Muir discuss whether having antioxidants around training can have a negative impact on performance and adaptations. 

While antioxidants are generally considered beneficial for reducing oxidative stress and inflammation, there are theoretical reasons why they could have downsides for training adaptations. They explore the current research on this topic, as well as the known benefits. 

(0:00) - Introduction

(2:54) - Delayed Onset Mucle Soreness (DOMS)

(4:28) - Endurance Benefits

(6:30) - Do Antioxidants Blunt Endurance Training Adaptations?

(9:48) Antioxidants & Hypertrophy

(16:11) - Our Thoughts

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