topicBlack Currant Anthocyanins Exercise Performance Randomized Trial
claim() found that New Zealand blackcurrant extract alleviated muscle soreness 24–48 h post-exercise, accelerated the recovery of maximal voluntary contraction (MVC), and resulted in lower CK levels at 96 h.
evidence level1
citationHu Xuanming (2026)
sourceEffects of polyphenol-rich interventions on the time-course of muscle recovery and athletic performance following exercise-induced muscle damage: a three-level meta-analysis
topicBlack Currant Anthocyanins Exercise Performance Randomized Trial
claim() observed reduced pain at 48–72 h post-exercise, recent systematic reviews still conclude that the evidence regarding its effects on muscle damage, inflammation, subjective recovery, and functional performance exhibits marked heterogeneity.
evidence level1
citationHu Xuanming (2026)
sourceEffects of polyphenol-rich interventions on the time-course of muscle recovery and athletic performance following exercise-induced muscle damage: a three-level meta-analysis
topicBlack Currant Anthocyanins Exercise Performance Randomized Trial
claim8 10 8 12 14 At the level of evidence synthesis, several traditional meta-analyses have attempted to summarize the overall effects of polyphenols on EIMD recovery; however, they present two core methodological limitations (–).
evidence level1
citationHu Xuanming (2026)
sourceEffects of polyphenol-rich interventions on the time-course of muscle recovery and athletic performance following exercise-induced muscle damage: a three-level meta-analysis
topicBlack Currant Anthocyanins Exercise Performance Randomized Trial
claim1 2 Exercise-induced muscle damage (EIMD) is a common physiological response following strenuous or unaccustomed exercise.
evidence level1
citationHu Xuanming (2026)
sourceEffects of polyphenol-rich interventions on the time-course of muscle recovery and athletic performance following exercise-induced muscle damage: a three-level meta-analysis
topicBlack Currant Anthocyanins Exercise Performance Randomized Trial
claimOverall, these findings highlight considerable variability in formulation, disclosure, and health claim practices, underscoring the need for improved transparency and evidence-aligned representation of anthocyanins as bioactive pigments in the Australian nutraceutical market.
evidence level4
citationKumkum R (2026)
sourceAnthocyanin-Rich Pigment Supplements in the Australian Online Market: Sources, Labelling Practices, and Bioactivity Claims.
topicBlack Currant Anthocyanins Exercise Performance Randomized Trial
claimAmid growing consumer interest in the health benefits of anthocyanins, the market for anthocyanin-based dietary supplements has expanded substantially.
evidence level4
citationKumkum R (2026)
sourceAnthocyanin-Rich Pigment Supplements in the Australian Online Market: Sources, Labelling Practices, and Bioactivity Claims.
topicBlack Currant Anthocyanins Exercise Performance Randomized Trial
claimHowever, data on product composition and health claims in the Australian online market remains limited.
evidence level4
citationKumkum R (2026)
sourceAnthocyanin-Rich Pigment Supplements in the Australian Online Market: Sources, Labelling Practices, and Bioactivity Claims.