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Did a vitamin-like supplement make athletes faster?
Original Title
No effect of short-term arginine supplementation on nitric oxide production, metabolism and performance in intermittent exercise in athletes.
doi:10.1016/j.jnutbio.2008.05.00546%
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Methodology score · 46/100
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Scientists gave 10 top athletes a supplement called arginine for 3 days to see if it helped them produce more energy and feel less tired during short, intense workouts.
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Authors
Liu TH, Wu CL, Chiang CW, Lo YW, Tseng HF, Chang CK