What is the importance of vitamin C in PowerBar® Gel Blasts™ energy chews?
Gel Blasts energy chews raspberry flavor provides 15% of the Daily Value (DV) of vitamin C per packet. Vitamin C is important to athletes because of its role as an antioxidant. During strenuous exercise, the body produces free radicals, which can cause damage to cell membranes. Antioxidants help neutralize these free radicals so the damage to the cells can be minimized. Vitamin C is well known as an immune system support vitamin. It does not prevent colds, but has been shown to slightly decrease their severity and duration with its supplementation. Several studies have shown a more pronounced benefit (up to a 50% reduction in colds) for people exposed to extreme physical stress through cold weather or physical exertion. Athletes can become more susceptible to colds from the stress they put on the body through strenuous training and competition practices. Therefore, it is important to take in adequate vitamin C.
