The effect of acute pomegranate extract supplementation on oxygen uptake in highly-trained cyclists during high-intensity exercise in a high altitude environment

Abstract

The restoration of SEA VO₂ values at ALT is likely driven by the high polyphenol content of POMx, which is proposed to improve nitric oxide bioavailability. Despite an increase in VO₂, no change in exercise performance occurred and therefore this study does not support the use of POMx as an ergogenic supplement.