topicVitamin C Supplementation Exercise Recovery 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 Supplementation Exercise Recovery 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 Supplementation Exercise Recovery 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 Supplementation Exercise Recovery 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 Supplementation Exercise Recovery Randomized Trial
claimNitrate-rich beetroot juice (BRJ), supplemented with vitamin C, has emerged as a potential ergogenic aid through increased nitric oxide bioavailability.
evidence level2
citationNojoumi M (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 Supplementation Exercise Recovery Randomized Trial
claimBRJ+vitamin C significantly increased upper-body WAnT peak power (419 ± 98 W vs.
evidence level2
citationNojoumi M (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 Supplementation Exercise Recovery Randomized Trial
claimCONCLUSION: Acute BRJ + vitamin C supplementation improved anaerobic capacity and lowered post-exercise blood glucose in collegiate wrestlers, offering a potential ergogenic strategy for combat sports.
evidence level2
citationNojoumi M (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 Supplementation Exercise Recovery Randomized Trial
claimBACKGROUND: Wrestling, characterized by high-intensity intermittent efforts, demands exceptional anaerobic power and recovery capacity.
evidence level2
citationNojoumi M (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.