topicVitamin C Exercise Performance Randomized Trial
claimIntroduction In competitive sports, minor performance enhancements can significantly impact outcomes, driving athletes to utilize nutritional supplements, though many lack robust scientific evidence.
evidence level2
citationNojoumi M (2026)
sourceBeetroot Plus Vitamin C for Performance and Recovery: Protocol of a Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Randomized Crossover Trial in Semi-Professional Wrestlers.
topicVitamin C Exercise Performance Randomized Trial
claimThe primary outcome will be maximal anaerobic power, while secondary outcomes will include mean anaerobic power, fatigue index, time to exhaustion, and metabolic markers associated with muscle damage, such as creatine kinase and lactate dehydrogenase.
evidence level2
citationNojoumi M (2026)
sourceBeetroot Plus Vitamin C for Performance and Recovery: Protocol of a Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Randomized Crossover Trial in Semi-Professional Wrestlers.
topicVitamin C Exercise Performance Randomized Trial
claimConclusion This protocol describes a rigorous trial to evaluate potential ergogenic and recovery benefits of vitamin C-enriched beetroot in wrestling-specific anaerobic performance, addressing gaps in multi-muscle group testing.
evidence level2
citationNojoumi M (2026)
sourceBeetroot Plus Vitamin C for Performance and Recovery: Protocol of a Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Randomized Crossover Trial in Semi-Professional Wrestlers.
topicVitamin C Exercise Performance Randomized Trial
claimInorganic nitrate (NO₃⁻) stands out as a well-supported ergogenic aid, particularly for high-intensity activities, enhancing both performance metrics and psychological factors like perceived exertion.
evidence level2
citationNojoumi M (2026)
sourceBeetroot Plus Vitamin C for Performance and Recovery: Protocol of a Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Randomized Crossover Trial in Semi-Professional Wrestlers.
topicVitamin C Exercise Performance Randomized Trial
claimFurthermore, emerging evidence suggests that increased NO bioavailability may also improve glucose uptake in skeletal muscle, independent of insulin and muscle contraction pathways, by stimulating GLUT4 translocation and glucose transport [,].
evidence level2
citationNojoumi Maedeh (2026)
sourceBeetroot juice and vitamin C co-supplementation enhances anaerobic performance and reduces post-exercise glycemia in wrestlers: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover trial
topicVitamin C Exercise Performance Randomized Trial
claimThis mechanism could help attenuate exercise-induced hyperglycemia, which commonly occurs during high-intensity anaerobic efforts due to catecholamine-mediated hepatic glucose output and reduced peripheral glucose disposal.
evidence level2
citationNojoumi Maedeh (2026)
sourceBeetroot juice and vitamin C co-supplementation enhances anaerobic performance and reduces post-exercise glycemia in wrestlers: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover trial
topicVitamin C Exercise Performance Randomized Trial
claimThe nitrate dose was based on evidence indicating performance benefits with 5–14.9 mmol NO₃⁻ consumed 2–3 h pre-exercise [,].
evidence level2
citationNojoumi Maedeh (2026)
sourceBeetroot juice and vitamin C co-supplementation enhances anaerobic performance and reduces post-exercise glycemia in wrestlers: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover trial
topicVitamin C Exercise Performance Randomized Trial
claim1 2 3 4 5 6 Wrestling is an Olympic sport characterized by high-intensity, intermittent efforts that demands exceptional anaerobic power, muscular strength, and endurance across upper and lower body musculature [,].
evidence level2
citationNojoumi Maedeh (2026)
sourceBeetroot juice and vitamin C co-supplementation enhances anaerobic performance and reduces post-exercise glycemia in wrestlers: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover trial