topicL-Carnitine Fatigue Meta-Analysis
claimBackground A growing body of evidence supports the use of supplements to enhance cycling performance through both direct and indirect mechanisms.
evidence level3
citationRowland A (2026)
sourceA comprehensive review of the physiology and evidence base to guide the use of ergogenic and medical supplements for enhanced cycling performance.
topicL-Carnitine Fatigue Meta-Analysis
claimEvidence-based options for cyclists include calcium, cherry juice, collagen, curcumin, iron, multivitamins, omega-3 fatty acids, pickle juice, probiotics, protein, vitamin C, vitamin D and zinc.
evidence level3
citationRowland A (2026)
sourceA comprehensive review of the physiology and evidence base to guide the use of ergogenic and medical supplements for enhanced cycling performance.
topicL-Carnitine Fatigue Meta-Analysis
claimEach contribute to either improved recovery, immune support or long-term physiological adaptation.
evidence level3
citationRowland A (2026)
sourceA comprehensive review of the physiology and evidence base to guide the use of ergogenic and medical supplements for enhanced cycling performance.
topicL-Carnitine Fatigue Meta-Analysis
claimMethods This review was informed by a structured literature search conducted in PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science for peer-reviewed studies published up to May 2025.
evidence level3
citationRowland A (2026)
sourceA comprehensive review of the physiology and evidence base to guide the use of ergogenic and medical supplements for enhanced cycling performance.
topicL-Carnitine Fatigue Meta-Analysis
claimAcute SARS-CoV-2 infection has been implicated in the development of endothelial dysfunction and metabolic alterations.
evidence level4
citationOestreich M (2026)
sourceEndothelial dysfunction and metabolic biomarkers in post-COVID-19 syndrome.
topicL-Carnitine Fatigue Meta-Analysis
claimThese disturbances may contribute to the pathophysiology of post-COVID-19 syndrome (PCS), a multifaceted condition characterized by persistent symptoms, including neuropsychiatric symptoms.
evidence level4
citationOestreich M (2026)
sourceEndothelial dysfunction and metabolic biomarkers in post-COVID-19 syndrome.