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May 16th, 2009, 12:53 AM
Vitamins cancel out benefits of exercise
Wed, 13 May 2009 18:09:34 GMT
http://www.presstvcom/detail.aspx?id=94624§ionid=3510210
Taking vitamin supplements after exercise can cancel out the beneficial effects of workout particularly on diabetes and glucose metabolism.
Exercise has long been known as an effective way to improve the effect of insulin and reduce the risk of diabetes, as exercise-induced oxidative stress helps the body to protect itself against stress and metabolize carbodydrates more efficiently.
A new study, however, reported that taking antioxidant supplements like vitamin C and E can block the impact of exercise on insulin.
Previous studies had reported that antioxidants protect cells against the damage caused by free radicals, postponing the aging process and reducing the risk of certain diseases such as cancer.
German scientists reported that these free radicals are good for individuals as they protect the body against diabetes through increasing sensitivity to insulin.
According to the study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences , eliminating the free radicals released following intense exercise may do more harm than good.
Scientists concluded that free radicals are harmful in excess or if allowed to persist for long periods but short term doses of these compounds act like a vaccine, helping the body to boost its defenses against chronic stressors.
Wed, 13 May 2009 18:09:34 GMT
http://www.presstvcom/detail.aspx?id=94624§ionid=3510210
Taking vitamin supplements after exercise can cancel out the beneficial effects of workout particularly on diabetes and glucose metabolism.
Exercise has long been known as an effective way to improve the effect of insulin and reduce the risk of diabetes, as exercise-induced oxidative stress helps the body to protect itself against stress and metabolize carbodydrates more efficiently.
A new study, however, reported that taking antioxidant supplements like vitamin C and E can block the impact of exercise on insulin.
Previous studies had reported that antioxidants protect cells against the damage caused by free radicals, postponing the aging process and reducing the risk of certain diseases such as cancer.
German scientists reported that these free radicals are good for individuals as they protect the body against diabetes through increasing sensitivity to insulin.
According to the study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences , eliminating the free radicals released following intense exercise may do more harm than good.
Scientists concluded that free radicals are harmful in excess or if allowed to persist for long periods but short term doses of these compounds act like a vaccine, helping the body to boost its defenses against chronic stressors.