Prior exercise and antioxidant supplementation: effect on oxidative stress and muscle injury

Table 3 Dietary intake of resistance trained men before and following the eccentric exercise protocol.

Group	Kcal	Protein	Carbohydrate	Fat	Vitamin C	Vitamin E	Vitamin A
No Prior Exercise Placebo	2534 ± 444	153 ± 12	253 ± 73	94 ± 23	66 ± 39	11 ± 8	1441 ± 486
No Prior Exercise Antioxidant	2846 ± 926	161 ± 28	310 ± 79	102 ± 44	126 ± 55	9 ± 9	803 ± 581
Prior Exercise Placebo	2886 ± 604	155 ± 33	333 ± 99	97 ± 30	106 ± 59	7 ± 6	1993 ± 624
Prior Exercise Antioxidant	2540 ± 584	136 ± 51	282 ± 67	89 ± 36	107 ± 81	7 ± 5	1149 ± 497

Data are mean ± SD. No statistically significant differences were noted between groups for any measured variable (p > 0.05). Gram quantities for each macronutrient are provided. Vitamin C and vitamin E values are provided in mg; vitamin A values are provided in retinol equivalents.

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