Substrate utilization and work efficiency during submaximal exercise in vitamin C depleted-repleted adults

International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research

Volumn 69, Issue 1, 1999, Pages 41-44

  Johnston, Carol S ^a   Swan, Pamela D ^a   Corte, Corinne ^a  

^a ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Exercise performance; Substrate utilization; Vitamin C status; Work efficiency

Indexed keywords

EID: 0032995139     PISSN: 03009831     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1024/0300-9831.69.1.41     Document Type: Article

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