The present invention relates to the use of: a water soluble tomato extract； an exogenous source of dietary nitrate or a precursor of endogenous nitric oxide； and folic acid or a metabolite of folic acid, for preventing, reducing or minimising exercise-induced systemic inflammation and/or for promoting recovery from intense exercise. The invention also relates to compositions including: a water soluble tomato extract； an exogenous source of dietary nitrate or a precursor of endogenous nitric oxide； and folic acid or a metabolite of folic acid.
