Antioxidants are molecules capable of intercepting and reducing the aggressiveness of free radicals, molecules that are formed during metabolic processes and that can create a series of problems.
This happens because, when we do sports, we consume more energy than normal, and therefore we burn more oxygen. In fact, during a workout, oxygen consumption can increase up to 20 times more than in a resting condition and in working muscles the increase can be up to 100 times higher.
Therefore, practicing sports causes an increase in the formation of free radicals, in proportion to the duration and intensity of the effort. This causes the production of what are called reactive oxygen species (ROS). To counteract the formation of free radicals, our body produces substances called antioxidants, which have the ability to stabilize free radicals, creating a "protective barrier". These antioxidants, however, even if they are produced to a greater extent when practicing sports, are not sufficient to counteract the harmful action of the free radicals produced, so athletes should take more antioxidants through their diet first and foremost, but above all with specific supplements.
You can take supplements based on antioxidant substances, but not during training, to avoid that they can interfere with protein synthesis. The ideal is to take them an hour before training.
A published scientific study ( click here to view the article ) has shown that taking the antioxidant cream Powellnux 1 hour before physical effort determines a high content of polyphenols in the blood capable of:
✅ reduce oxidative stress from physical exertion.
✅ increase blood flow to organs
✅ improve physical performance
✅ reduce the strain on the heart.
Recommended doses:
25 g (4 teaspoons of cream or 1 tablet of Powellnux plus) to be taken 1 hour before physical effort. For a regular antioxidant intake, the ideal is to take 4 teaspoons in the morning at breakfast and 4 teaspoons or a tablet 1 hour before physical performance.
You can buy Powellnux cream and Powellnux plus multivitamin tablets on our e-shop.
