topicBlackcurrant Exercise Recovery Meta-Analysis
claimAccumulating evidence suggests that supplementation with fruit high in polyphenols may have beneficial effects on athletic performance and post-exercise recovery (,) potentially due to their anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory properties.
evidence level3
citationZhu Yong (2026)
sourceThe effect of Montmorency tart cherry consumption on athletic performance and post-exercise recovery in healthy adults: a scoping review
topicBlackcurrant Exercise Recovery Meta-Analysis
claimAmong these, tart cherries () have received increased attention by both researchers and consumers.
evidence level3
citationZhu Yong (2026)
sourceThe effect of Montmorency tart cherry consumption on athletic performance and post-exercise recovery in healthy adults: a scoping review
topicBlackcurrant Exercise Recovery Meta-Analysis
claimDespite being the dominating species of tart cherries in the United States, there is a lack of a review that specifically assesses the totality of evidence related to the role of Montmorency tart cherries in athletic performance and post-exercise recovery in healthy adults.
evidence level3
citationZhu Yong (2026)
sourceThe effect of Montmorency tart cherry consumption on athletic performance and post-exercise recovery in healthy adults: a scoping review
topicBlackcurrant Exercise Recovery Meta-Analysis
claim1 2 3 prunus cerasus High-intensity exercise may cause muscle damage due to oxidative stress, inflammation, or injury, resulting in temporary loss of muscle strength and the presence of muscle pain or soreness after exercise ().
evidence level3
citationZhu Yong (2026)
sourceThe effect of Montmorency tart cherry consumption on athletic performance and post-exercise recovery in healthy adults: a scoping review
topicBlackcurrant Exercise Recovery Meta-Analysis
claim0.1 g/kg/day), omega-3 fatty acids (1000-6000 mg/day EPA+DHA for 6-12 weeks), tart cherry (480 mg powder or 60-90 mL juice/day for 7-14 days), and astaxanthin (4-12 mg/day for 4-12 weeks) rank among the top nutrients for their antioxidant effects, with moderate- to high-quality evidence supporting their use in recovery or performance without interfering with training adaptations.
evidence level4
citationGonzalez DE (2026)
sourceInternational Society of Sports Nutrition position stand: effects of dietary antioxidants on exercise and sports performance.
topicBlackcurrant Exercise Recovery Meta-Analysis
claimThis position promotes an individualized, evidence-based approach, recognizing that small to moderate exercise-induced oxidative stress aids adaptation, while excess oxidative stress causes harm; it also emphasizes food-forward and dietary supplementation strategies.
evidence level4
citationGonzalez DE (2026)
sourceInternational Society of Sports Nutrition position stand: effects of dietary antioxidants on exercise and sports performance.
topicBlackcurrant Exercise Recovery Meta-Analysis
claimFollowing a comprehensive review, the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) has developed an official position on the role of dietary antioxidants in exercise and sport.
evidence level4
citationGonzalez DE (2026)
sourceInternational Society of Sports Nutrition position stand: effects of dietary antioxidants on exercise and sports performance.
topicBlackcurrant Exercise Recovery Meta-Analysis
claimAntioxidants play a complex, context-dependent role in vivo; they can facilitate recovery from exercise but may also hinder training adaptations when consumed at supraphysiological doses.
evidence level4
citationGonzalez DE (2026)
sourceInternational Society of Sports Nutrition position stand: effects of dietary antioxidants on exercise and sports performance.