For endurance sports such as swimming, triathlons, marathons, skiing, and cycling, success depends not only on the athletes cardiovascular and muscular capacities but also on their energy metabolism (Li et al
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This dual role shows the delicate balance between LCs positive and detrimental effects, which is influenced by microbiota composition and metabolic pathways [18, 26, 38]
While synthetic antioxidants play a pivotal role in food preservation and industrial application, their medical use remains restricted due to potential health concerns, necessitating further research into safer and more effective formulations
Significantly, phase I clinical trials on BPC-157 as a treatment for ulcerative colitis involved strictly oral administration [26, 27, 28]