Abstract
Introduction. – This study compares the antioxidant vitamin intakes of endurance athletes engaged in an extreme running competition to the recommended dietary allowances. The daily energy intake and the macronutrients distribution have been also measured. Synthesis of facts. – The intake of vitamin E is insufficient for 95% of the athletes and 22% of them have a low intake of vitamin C, β-carotene and retinol equivalent. The total energy intake is also low (145.4 ± 10.6 kJ/kg per day). Conclusion. – The athletes of our study did not have a sufficient intake of antioxidant vitamins that could be partially explained by a low total energy intake.
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