Tart cherry supplementation and recovery from strenuous exercise: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Hill JA, Keane KM, Quinlan R
Published in International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism
Methodology
Meta-analysis of 14 studies of Montmorency tart cherry on recovery outcomes after strenuous exercise.
Key Findings
Tart cherry accelerated recovery of muscle strength and reduced soreness and inflammatory markers.
Conclusions
Tart cherry concentrate modestly speeds recovery from exercise-induced aches.
Limitations
Mostly small crossover studies in trained participants; publication bias possible.
Supplements Studied
Tart cherry polyphenols accelerated strength recovery and reduced soreness after strenuous exercise.
Outcomes Measured
Tart cherry reduced post-exercise soreness and inflammatory markers.
Tart cherry accelerated recovery of muscle strength after strenuous exercise.
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