topicPropolis Exercise Recovery Randomized Trial
claimIntroduction Exercise-induced muscle damage (EIMD) results from intense or unaccustomed exercise, leading to inflammation, oxidative stress, and reduced muscle function due to excessive reactive oxygen species.
evidence level2
citationRamos Junior OJF (2025)
sourceArtepillin C-rich propolis extract supplementation promotes muscle recovery following exercise-induced muscle damage in resistance-trained young females: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial.
topicPropolis Exercise Recovery Randomized Trial
claimThis study investigated the effect of a standardized Brazilian green propolis extract (EPP-AF) on recovery from EIMD, which is characterized by muscle soreness, reduced function, and lower muscle quality.
evidence level2
citationRamos Junior OJF (2025)
sourceArtepillin C-rich propolis extract supplementation promotes muscle recovery following exercise-induced muscle damage in resistance-trained young females: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial.
topicPropolis Exercise Recovery Randomized Trial
claimResults The EIMD protocol significantly increased MT ( p = 0.031), EI ( p = 0.013), and DOMS ( p p p p = 0.025) and EI ( p = 0.043), and accelerated MVIT recovery ( p = 0.037) in the days following days of eccentric exercise compared to placebo.
evidence level2
citationRamos Junior OJF (2025)
sourceArtepillin C-rich propolis extract supplementation promotes muscle recovery following exercise-induced muscle damage in resistance-trained young females: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial.
topicPropolis Exercise Recovery Randomized Trial
claimPropolis, a natural bee-derived substance rich in bioactive coumpounds such as artepillin-c, exhibits anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, suggesting its potential to mitigate EIMD.
evidence level2
citationRamos Junior OJF (2025)
sourceArtepillin C-rich propolis extract supplementation promotes muscle recovery following exercise-induced muscle damage in resistance-trained young females: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial.