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Table 5 Overview of vitamin supplements

From: Nutritional and Supplementation Strategies to Prevent and Attenuate Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage: a Brief Review

Nutrient source (key nutrient)

Mechanism of action

Suggested benefits

Refs

Vitamin C and vitamin E

Antioxidant properties

↓DMG, ↓DOMS, ↓INF, ↑MF

[12, 117]

Vitamin D

Antioxidant properties

↑MF

[118, 123,124,125,126,127]

  1. ↓DMG nutrient reduced indirect markers of muscle damage compared to placebo, ↓DOMS nutrient reduced soreness and delayed-onset muscle soreness compared to placebo, INF nutrient reduced markers of inflammation compared to placebo, ↑MF nutrient improved muscle function relative to placebo
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