topicTurmeric 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.
topicTurmeric 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.
topicTurmeric 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.
topicTurmeric 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.
topicTurmeric Muscle Soreness Meta-Analysis
claimThe primary objective of this trial was to evaluate the effect of a highly bioavailable turmeric formulation on delayed onset muscle soreness in male adults.
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.