Fry, Andrew C.Bloomer, Richard J.Falvo, Michael J.Moore, Chris A.Schilling, Brian K.Weiss, Lawrence W.2013-07-092013-07-092006Fry, Andrew C.; et al. (2006) Effect of a liquid multi-vitamin-mineral supplement on anaerobic exercise performance. Research in Sports Medicine: An International Journal, 14: 53-64.https://hdl.handle.net/1808/11388This is the publisher's version, also found at http://ehis.ebscohost.com/ehost/detail?sid=10f44d64-ddff-470e-a85a-b4c63b016efa%40sessionmgr10&vid=1&hid=2&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#db=s3h&AN=20338872The purpose of this study was to determine if supplementation with a liquid multi-vitamin/mineral would improve anaerobic exercise performance. Fourteen resistance-trained men performed a 30-second cycle sprint and one set of squat exercise on 2 separate days before and following 8 weeks of supplementation with either a liquid multi-vitamin/ mineral or a placebo. Heart rate, perceived exertion, blood lactate, peak and mean power, and rate of fatigue were determined for all tests. No differences were noted for any variable (P > 0.05). When controlling for presupplementation values, however, a decreased rate of fatigue was noted for both exercise tests following the multi-vitamin/mineral supplementation. These data suggest that in resistance trained men consuming a nutritionally sound diet, supplementation with a liquid multi-vitamin/mineral does not favorably impact most anaerobic exercise performances. Such supplementation, however, may result in a minor decreased rate of fatigue. It appears that, in terms of improved short duration anaerobic exercise performance, supplemental micronutrients may not be efficient ergogenic agents for well-trained individuals consuming an adequate diet.en-USArticleopenAccess