Table 1.
Characteristics of participants at the start of the study.
| Vitamin C + E (n = 10) | Placebo (n = 8) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 67.0 ± 7.8 | 64.3 ± 6.0 |
| Height (cm) | 174.3 ± 4.0 | 179.6 ± 6.7 |
| Body mass (kg) | 81.9 ± 11.2 | 84.4 ± 12.1 |
| BMI (kg m−2) | 26.4 ± 2.7 | 26.0 ± 2.4 |
| Incremental cycling test | ||
| VO2max (mL kg−1 min−1) | 32.2 ± 7.1 | 34.5 ± 6.9 |
| Maximal power (W kg−1) | 2.82 ± 0.81 | 2.74 ± 0.51 |
| Maximal heart rate (min−1) | 154 ± 15 | 160 ± 19 |
| RERmax | 1.15 ± 0.08 | 1,18 ± 0.05 |
Values are mean ± SD. BMI, body mass index; VO2max, maximal oxygen uptake; RERmax, maximal respiratory exchange ratio.