topicTart Cherry Recovery Meta-Analysis
claimEIMD is typically proposed to be associated with two phases: the first primary damage occurs from the mechanical stress during the exercise bout, while the loss of membrane integrity at the sarcoplasmic reticulum is the consequence of the subsequent secondary damage, involving, leakage of intramuscular proteins into the blood for several days following the damaging exercise.
evidence level1
citationDaab Wael (2026)
sourceEffects of Tart Cherry Juice Supplementation on Recovery from Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage in Athletes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
topicTart Cherry Recovery Meta-Analysis
claimAccordingly, recovery from EIMD is commonly tracked using transient impairments in muscle function (e.g., MVC and jump performance), increased soreness, elevations in circulating muscle damage markers (e.g., CK), and inflammatory mediators (e.g., IL-6, CRP, TNFα), alongside reduced ROM.
evidence level1
citationDaab Wael (2026)
sourceEffects of Tart Cherry Juice Supplementation on Recovery from Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage in Athletes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
topicTart Cherry Recovery Meta-Analysis
claimUnder these circumstances, adopting evidence-based strategies to mitigate the effects of EIMD is crucial for trained population who must recover rapidly between training sessions and competitions [–].
evidence level1
citationDaab Wael (2026)
sourceEffects of Tart Cherry Juice Supplementation on Recovery from Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage in Athletes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
topicTart Cherry Recovery Meta-Analysis
claim1 2 Exercise induced muscle damage (EIMD) is characterized by a range of physiological responses, that arise following exposure of a skeletal muscle to a high amount of eccentric contraction.
evidence level1
citationDaab Wael (2026)
sourceEffects of Tart Cherry Juice Supplementation on Recovery from Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage in Athletes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
topicTart Cherry 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
topicTart Cherry 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
topicTart Cherry 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
topicTart Cherry 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