topicTurmeric Exercise Recovery Randomized Trial
claimNational dietary guidelines from several countries (eg, the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia) recommend the consumption of spices to lower sodium intake.The National Institutes of Health (NIH)–funded Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) healthy eating plan replaces salt with spices and herbs as a means to lower blood pressure without medication.
evidence level3
citationDiacova Tatiana (2026)
sourceSpices Beyond Antioxidants: From the Gut to the Brain
topicTurmeric Exercise Recovery Randomized Trial
claimIt was also demonstrated that salt intake was associated with regional metabolic activity in the insula and orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) areas of the brain.The administration of capsaicin (chili pepper) in the Li et al.
evidence level3
citationDiacova Tatiana (2026)
sourceSpices Beyond Antioxidants: From the Gut to the Brain
topicTurmeric Exercise Recovery Randomized Trial
claim(2013) To investigate whether spice (poly)phenols reduce GI and systemic formation of cytotoxic lipid peroxidation products and increase NO formation, thereby leading to improved endothelial vascular function n  = 11 men with type 2 diabetes RCT 2 test meals, 1 wk apart  Zhang et al.
evidence level3
citationDiacova Tatiana (2026)
sourceSpices Beyond Antioxidants: From the Gut to the Brain
topicTurmeric Exercise Recovery Randomized Trial
claimHerbs and spices have been used in various countries around the world for centuries.
evidence level3
citationDiacova Tatiana (2026)
sourceSpices Beyond Antioxidants: From the Gut to the Brain
topicTurmeric Exercise Recovery Randomized Trial
claimTo assess the clinical evidence for the role of traditional Indian diet (∼Ayush ahara) in improving muscle strength and managing sarcopenia.
evidence level3
citationKatkar R (2026)
sourceEfficacy of traditional Indian diet (Ayush ahara) on muscle strength and Sarcopenia: A scoping review.
topicTurmeric Exercise Recovery Randomized Trial
claimAyush ahara, such as green gram, dried grapes, turmeric, cow milk, finger millet, spinach, and almonds, was associated with improved muscle strength, physical performance, reduced inflammation, and enhanced bone mineral density.
evidence level3
citationKatkar R (2026)
sourceEfficacy of traditional Indian diet (Ayush ahara) on muscle strength and Sarcopenia: A scoping review.
topicTurmeric Exercise Recovery Randomized Trial
claimSarcopenia is a degenerative musculoskeletal condition that affects older persons with the hallmark of loss of muscle mass and function.
evidence level3
citationKatkar R (2026)
sourceEfficacy of traditional Indian diet (Ayush ahara) on muscle strength and Sarcopenia: A scoping review.
topicTurmeric Exercise Recovery Randomized Trial
claimModern management is limited to nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle modifications, with no approved drugs.
evidence level3
citationKatkar R (2026)
sourceEfficacy of traditional Indian diet (Ayush ahara) on muscle strength and Sarcopenia: A scoping review.