topicCurcumin Muscle Soreness Meta-Analysis
claimPolyphenols have been proposed as a nutritional strategy to modulate these responses; however, evidence in soccer players is limited and heterogeneous.
evidence level1
citationSilva Díaz V (2026)
sourceEffect of Polyphenol Supplementation on Post-Exercise Recovery in Adult Male Soccer Players: A Systematic Review.
topicCurcumin Muscle Soreness Meta-Analysis
claimThis systematic review aimed to synthesize the evidence on the effects of polyphenol supplementation on post-exercise recovery in adult male soccer players.
evidence level1
citationSilva Díaz V (2026)
sourceEffect of Polyphenol Supplementation on Post-Exercise Recovery in Adult Male Soccer Players: A Systematic Review.
topicCurcumin Muscle Soreness Meta-Analysis
claimEvidence was inconsistent for biomarkers of muscle damage, inflammation, and oxidative stress, with most studies reporting no significant differences versus placebo.
evidence level1
citationSilva Díaz V (2026)
sourceEffect of Polyphenol Supplementation on Post-Exercise Recovery in Adult Male Soccer Players: A Systematic Review.
topicCurcumin Muscle Soreness Meta-Analysis
claimBackground/Objectives : Soccer involves high physiological demands that induce neuromuscular fatigue, muscle damage, inflammation, and oxidative stress, impairing recovery between training sessions and competitions.
evidence level1
citationSilva Díaz V (2026)
sourceEffect of Polyphenol Supplementation on Post-Exercise Recovery in Adult Male Soccer Players: A Systematic Review.
topicCurcumin Muscle Soreness Meta-Analysis
claimConclusion In conclusion, a novel PB showed promise for attenuating muscle pain and perceived exhaustion, and improving sleep quality, in the days after muscle damaging exercise.
evidence level2
citationThorley J (2026)
sourceThe Effects of a Phytochemical Supplement Blend on Markers of Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage: A Randomised Controlled Trial.
topicCurcumin Muscle Soreness Meta-Analysis
claimBackground and objectives This study examined the effects of a novel phytochemical supplement blend on markers of exercise-induced muscle damage.
evidence level2
citationThorley J (2026)
sourceThe Effects of a Phytochemical Supplement Blend on Markers of Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage: A Randomised Controlled Trial.
topicCurcumin Muscle Soreness Meta-Analysis
claimMethods In a randomised, parallel group design, 24 healthy participants (14 males) consumed 300 mg of a phytochemical blend (calcium fructoborate, turmeric and pomegranate; PB) or inert placebo for 9 days (n = 12 per condition).
evidence level2
citationThorley J (2026)
sourceThe Effects of a Phytochemical Supplement Blend on Markers of Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage: A Randomised Controlled Trial.