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Antioxidant supplementation with pycnogenol was associated with an increased time to fatigue during exercise (increased exercise capacity). This supports the hypothesis that antioxidants can reduce oxidative stress induced suppression of aerobic respiration within the mitochondria, thereby the antioxidants may increase the efficiency of electron transfer and ATP production. Nutrients. 2010 Mar;2(3):319-29    (retrieved Jun, 2012). There are currently 1090 pearls in the database. While every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, mistakes can and do occur. Use databank at your own risk. All pearls © 2024 by the Internet Medical Association. Click Here to view more medical pearls.