topicTurmeric Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness Meta-Analysis
claimBackground Turmeric may alleviate exercise-induced muscle soreness (delayed onset muscle soreness) and muscular function loss due to the strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities of its active compounds, the curcuminoids.
evidence level2
citationSchönenberger KA (2025)
sourceA randomized, placebo-controlled, crossover clinical trial to evaluate the effect of a turmeric formulation on muscle soreness and function recovery in moderately active adults.