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Vitamin C after training is a bad idea
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1. Antioxidants and inflammatory conditions
Inflammation is a commonly used and misunderstood term. Substances such as cytokines, which are markers of inflammatory conditions, are actually produced by the immune system. The appearance of inflammation can be triggered, for example, by excessive oxidative stress and an increase in the concentration of free radicals.2. Inflammatory states and training adaptations
There is a strong correlation between inflammation and physical activity. This dependence is not simple, at least not at first glance. Because it turns out that heavy exercise leads to free radicals and pro-inflammatory cytokines being released by the immune system. In the short term, exercise actually causes inflammation, but it is a completely normal and desirable reaction that allows for proper regulation. After a few weeks or months of regular physical activity, the relaxation levels of inflammatory markers will decrease.3. Antioxidants for training studies
The study involved 34 men who were divided into two groups. One group received 500 mg of vitamin C and 117.5 mg of Vitamin E before and after training. The other group received placebo tablets. The study lasted 12 weeks, during which the participants did 3 strength exercises a week. The assumptions were confirmed.4. Should we avoid antioxidants?
The results of this study should be interpreted carefully. We should absolutely consume antioxidants, they are healthy and they reduce chronic inflammation, but taking vitamin C or vitamin E right before exercise and after exercise is not the best idea if we care about body development. The doses of antioxidants used in the studies are usually too high to be supplied with natural products, so we should avoid supplements, including multivitamins, which can contain as many antioxidants as one pill can contain that can inhibit the anabolic response to exercise.
