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Micronutrients & recovery
Vitamin C and Vitamin E supplementation have limited ability to offset EIMD-induced decrements in muscle function and may even delay recovery.
Avoid high-dose Vitamin C and E supplements for muscle recovery. They do not improve muscle function and may actually slow down your recovery process.
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With few exceptions, the general consensus is that AA and α-TOC have limited ability to offset EIMD induced decrements in muscle function... especially when AA supplementation can delay recovery from EIMD.
Why this rating
Consistent findings across multiple studies cited in the review.
Source
Exercise‐induced muscle damage: What is it, what causes it and what are the nutritional solutions?
Daniel J. Owens et al. · European Journal of Sport Science · 2018
DOI 10.1080/17461391.2018.1505957
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