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Effects of Antioxidant Supplements on Exercise Benefits
Antioxidant supplements like vitamin C, vitamin E, and vitamin A were once thought to mitigate the damaging free radicals produced by exercise and prolong lifespan. However, research revealed that taking these supplements before or after exercise actually negated most of the benefits of the workout. Even though vitamin A is not a typical antioxidant like vitamin E or vitamin C, it was also used in some studies. The relationship between vitamin A and vitamin D seems to have positive effects on mitochondria. This insight challenges the common belief that taking antioxidant supplements alongside exercise is beneficial for health outcomes.