date:Jun 17, 2014
oxidative stress. Oxidative stress and reduced NO bioavailability are critically linked to hypertension during exercise. Several recent studies have shown that nitrate supplements could improve the performance of aerobic metabolism and provide a potential benefit to cyclists over medium and long distances, for which the respiratory metabolism is essential. Most surprisingly, nitrate decreases whole body oxygen cost during exercise with preserved or even enhanced maximal performance.
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