L-arginine plus vitamin C enhances training adaptations in bodybuilders 📈
A combo to enhance bioavailability.
The combined effect of L-arginine and Vitamin C supplementation on nitrogen balance, body composition, maximal oxygen uptake, and anabolic-catabolic hormones in male bodybuilders: A randomized double-blind clinical trial
Study Details
This new study recruited 50 male bodybuilders to a 45-day training programme (resistance and aerobic training) 💪
Participants were provided a daily dose of either…
1️⃣ 3000 mg L-arginine + 500 mg Vitamin C
2️⃣ Placebo
(vitamin C enhances l-arginine bioavailability)
Anthropometric measurements, biochemical markers, and VO₂max were assessed pre- and post-intervention 🔍
Key Findings
Compared to placebo, the arginine + vitamin c groups showed significantly enhanced…
🫁 VO₂max
🧬 serum testosterone levels
Plus, significantly reduced…
✅ Bodyweight
✅ BMI
✅ Body fat %
Conclusion
Supplementation with l-arginine and vitamin c alongside training can enhance training adaptations and improve body composition in resistance-trained athletes 📈
Reference
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42433304/
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