I am interested in adding in Beverly's Antioxidant product to my supplement regimen. Directions say to take post workout....which makes sense.
I did a little reading and have found that many people/studies have shown that post workout is not the time to take it b/c they inhibit a pathway (COX-2 pathway ??)that can be beneficial for muscle growth.
I would really like to hear how you guys here take this product. thanks!!
Posts: 47 | Location: New Paltz, NY | Registered: Wed October 19 2005
I am not familiar with the "COX-2 pathway"?? Actually, I've never even heard of such an animal... anyways, somethings that I've read about specific antioxidant formulas suggest that the better times to take it would be post-workout, OR, DURING the workout period. EIther way the whole idea is to minimize excessive muscle cell damage from "free-radical" build up or damage from fatigue toxins.
Personally, I would look further into what the "COX-2" pathway really means in terms of muscle breakdown and muscular healing time. But I can't see taking anti-oxidants post workout to harm anything?? Afterall, vitamin C is technically an Anti-oxidant as well, but it is highly recommended throughout the day including post workout!
Vijay Rock Puri, D.C.
Posts: 697 | Location: Bettendorf, IA | Registered: Wed August 29 2007
ooooh, cyclooxygenase-2.... i can see where you would be concerned. COX-2 is nothing but an enzyme that helps in the anti-inflamitory stages of muscular healing. It is concentrated in the muscle cells at a much lower concentration than COX-1....
Anyways, you can inhibit COX-2 with the interference from anti-oxidants, but that is not a bad thing?! Cyclooxygenase WILL control inflamtion, IF injury is present, Anti-oxidants encourage, or help guide the proper inflammitory response while at the same time reduce or neutralize fatigue toxins. In the end, it is a win-win situation.
The answer to your question is obviously way more in depth than my answer for it, but it is basic and bare bones. Hope this helps?
Vijay Rock Puri, D.C.
Posts: 697 | Location: Bettendorf, IA | Registered: Wed August 29 2007
Yep, Chunky, I do 1000mg of Vitamin C pre and post workout for that very reason. I also read it helps with oxidation of fat. But, I know its a good anti A.
