Just want to clarify. The article states that only in elderly does vitamin C and E improve muscle growth. The opposite was seen in young men. Vitamin C (as well as other anti-inflammatories) actually decrease muscle recovery.
@carlsonbjj I’m conflicted about this as taking supplemental C and E immediately after workout may negate the ROS that is important to activate PGC1 alpha and mitochondrial biogenesis.
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Just want to clarify. The article states that only in elderly does vitamin C and E improve muscle growth. The opposite was seen in young men. Vitamin C (as well as other anti-inflammatories) actually decrease muscle recovery.
@carlsonbjj I’m conflicted about this as taking supplemental C and E immediately after workout may negate the ROS that is important to activate PGC1 alpha and mitochondrial biogenesis.
but this doesn’t happen when taken more than 4 or so hours afterwards?
That’s not clear to me…need to figure out more of the kinetics .