Question

Which of the following is a true statement about providing supplemental dietary antioxidants to athletes and other individuals who routinely perform high intensity exercise?

a. The use of dietary antioxidant supplements may blunt some of the exercise adaptations.
b. Dietary antioxidant supplements are generally thought to be a necessary intervention.
c. Use of both water-soluble and fat-soluble dietary antioxidants are needed by training athletes.
d. Both Dietary antioxidant supplements are generally thought to be a necessary intervention and Use of both water-soluble and fat-soluble dietary antioxidants are needed by training athletes are correct.

Answer 1

The use of dietary antioxidant supplements may blunt some of the exercise adaptations.

Step-by-step explanation:

A. The use of dietary antioxidant supplements may blunt some of the exercise adaptations. While dietary antioxidants are generally beneficial for overall health, studies have shown that supplementing with high doses of antioxidants like vitamins E and C during intense exercise may interfere with the body's natural adaptation to exercise stress and reduce some of the beneficial effects of exercise.