title: Effects of alpha-tocopherol acetate on the swimming endurance of trained swimmers.
abstract: Well-trained, competitive swimmers were divided into two groups. Group A was given 900 IU alpha-tocopherol acetate daily for 6 months while group B was given placebos. A swimming endurance test was given before the start of supplementation and after 1, 2, 5 and 6 months. No difference in swimmers' endurance was observed between the two groups during the 6-month period. There was also no difference in postexercise serum lactic acid levels. Younger, less well-trained, competitive swimmers were also divided into two groups. Group A received 900 IU alpha-tocopherol acetate daily while group B received placebos. Swimming times for these swimmers were erratic, reflecting a lack of training. alpha-Tocopherol did not appear to have any effect on their swimming endurance.
mesh_terms: D000085:Acetates / Q000494:pharmacology; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D003163:Competitive Behavior; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007773:Lactates / Q000097:blood; D008297:Male; D009747:Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; D010806:Physical Education and Training; D005082:Physical Exertion / Q000187:drug effects*; D013178:Sports Medicine; D013550:Swimming; D013997:Time Factors; D014810:Vitamin E / Q000097:blood / Q000494:pharmacology*
chemical_list: D000085:Acetates; D007773:Lactates; D014810:Vitamin E