In:
International Journal of Sport Nutrition, Human Kinetics, Vol. 2, No. 2 ( 1992-06), p. 123-134
Abstract:
Blood indicators of eight vitamins ( , , , C, E, A, B, 12 folate) and six minerals (Cu, Mg, Zn, Ca, P, Al) were measured in 86 athletes before and after a 7- to 8-month period of training. During this period half consumed a multivitamin/mineral supplement and a matched group look a placebo, Following the supplementation period, Mood biochemical indicators of , , , and folate status all increased but there were no significant effects of supplementation on , C, E, and A, or on the blood levels of any of the minerals. The supplementation had no effect on red or while cell counts or on hemoglobin levels. Irrespective of the supplementation, some blood measures varied according to sex, females evidencing significantly higher values than males for vitamins C, E, copper, magnesium, and aluminum, with being higher in males. It is concluded that 7 to 8 months of multivitamin/mineral supplementation increased the blood nutritional status of some vitamins but did not affect any blood mineral levels, and that some blood nutritional indicators may vary according to sex.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1050-1606
DOI:
10.1123/ijsn.2.2.123
Language:
Unknown
Publisher:
Human Kinetics
Publication Date:
1992
SSG:
31
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