Chapter 2: Activity – The Importance of Maintaining a Full and Vibrant Life

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48 Very challenging exercise can lead to oxidative stress and DNA damage: Redox Rep. 2005;10(6):325-31. Briviba K et al.
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52 L-Carnitine improves exercise tolerance: Am J Kidney Dis. 2003 Apr;41(4 Suppl 4):S35-43. Pauly DF et al.
52 L-Carnitne benefits training, competition and recovery: Nutrition. 2004 Jul-Aug;20(7-8):709-15. Karlic H et al.
53 L-Glutamine promotes muscle glycogen storage: J Appl Physiol. 1999 Jun;86(6):1770-7. Bowtell JL et al.
53 L-Glutamine is important fuel for immune system cells: Nutrition. 2002 May;18(5):371-5. Castell LM.
53 Supplementing L-Glutamine decreases incidence of illness in endurance athletes: Nutrition. 2002 May;18(5):371-5. Castell LM.
53 L-Glutamine improves sugar balance before and after exercise: J Appl Physiol. 2005 Nov;99(5):1858-65. Iwashita S et al.
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