date:Aug 14, 2012
beta-carotene and vitamin D (25(OH)D) in females was associated with maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max).
Whilst for muscular fitness, concentrations of haemoglobin, beta-carotene, retinol, and alpha-tocopherol in males and beta-carotene and vitamin D in females were associated with performing better on a standing long jump test.
Source:Journal of Applied Physiology
Published online ahead of print, doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.01492.2011
Iron and vitamin status biomarkers and its associati