Exercise Performance During Hypoxia

    Last Updated: August 16, 2022

    Exercise performance during hypoxia refers to exercise performed with lower than normal levels of oxygen. Hypoxia can be induced by breathing air with a low oxygen content or exercising at a simulated high altitude.

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    Examine Database: Exercise Performance During Hypoxia

    Nitrate
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    Garlic
    D
    No effect
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    Examine Database References

    1. Nitrate - Vanhatalo A, Fulford J, Bailey SJ, Blackwell JR, Winyard PG, Jones AMDietary nitrate reduces muscle metabolic perturbation and improves exercise tolerance in hypoxiaJ Physiol.(2011 Nov 15)
    2. Nitrate - Evi Masschelein, Ruud Van Thienen, Xu Wang, Ann Van Schepdael, Martine Thomis, Peter HespelDietary nitrate improves muscle but not cerebral oxygenation status during exercise in hypoxiaJ Appl Physiol (1985).(2012 Sep 1)
    3. Garlic - Morris DM, Beloni RK, Wheeler HEEffects of garlic consumption on physiological variables and performance during exercise in hypoxiaAppl Physiol Nutr Metab.(2013 Apr)