topicTurmeric Muscle Soreness Randomized Trial
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 Randomized Trial
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.
topicTurmeric Muscle Soreness 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 Muscle Soreness 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 Muscle Soreness 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 Muscle Soreness 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.