For those interested in the details of why we have included Vitamin C and Zinc into the Bikefood® formula, please see the additional information below:
For cyclists, zinc helps with muscle recovery, reduces inflammation, and supports the immune system, which is essential after intense rides. Vitamin C fights muscle soreness by reducing oxidative stress and promotes joint health by supporting connective tissues.
Zinc and vitamin C play essential roles in supporting cyclists’ health and performance. Zinc is crucial for immune function, wound healing, and protein synthesis, all of which aid recovery after intense rides (Prasad, 2013). It also assists in maintaining muscle function and reducing inflammation (Maares & Haase, 2020).
Vitamin C, an antioxidant, combats oxidative stress produced during prolonged exercise, reducing muscle soreness and improving endurance (Peake et al., 2015). Furthermore, it boosts collagen synthesis, aiding connective tissue health, which is beneficial for cyclists’ joint stability (Li et al., 2018).
Regular intake of these nutrients can enhance recovery and potentially improve overall endurance, which is why we have included them in the Bikefood® formula, to keep you out on the bike all year round.
References
- Prasad, A. S. (2013). Discovery of human zinc deficiency: Its impact on human health and disease. Advances in Nutrition, 4(2), 176-190.
- Maares, M., & Haase, H. (2020). A guide to human zinc absorption: General overview and recent advances of in vitro intestinal models. Nutrients, 12(3), 762.
- Peake, J. M., Suzuki, K., & Coombes, J. S. (2015). The influence of antioxidant supplementation on markers of inflammation and the relationship to oxidative stress after exercise. Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Nutrition, 57(1), 1-9.
- Li, Y., Yao, J., Han, C., Yang, J., & Wang, X. (2018). Stability of collagen: Effects of antioxidants and ions. Journal of Nutrition and Health & Aging, 22(4), 446-455.