The effects of acute vitamin C supplementation on cortisol, interleukin-6, and neutrophil responses to prolonged cycling exercise

European Journal of Sport Science

Volumn 7, Issue 1, 2007, Pages 15-25

  Davison, Glen ^b   Gleeson, Michael ^a  

^a LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

^b ABERYSTWYTH UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Ascorbate; Cytokine; Oxidative burst; Stress hormone

Indexed keywords

EID: 34248569917     PISSN: 17461391     EISSN: 15367290     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/17461390701197734     Document Type: Article

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