Are antioxidant supplements effective in reducing delayed onset muscle soreness? A systematic review
Candia-Luján R, De Paz Fernández JA, Costa Moreira O
Published in Nutricion Hospitalaria
Methodology
Systematic review of 48 retrieved studies of antioxidant supplements (vitamins C and E, polyphenols, commercial blends) for delayed-onset muscle soreness.
Key Findings
Vitamin C and E and commercial supplements showed low effectiveness for soreness, while polyphenols showed moderate effectiveness.
Conclusions
Antioxidant vitamins largely fail to reduce soreness; polyphenol-rich supplements perform better.
Limitations
Narrative synthesis without pooled effect sizes; older literature base.
Supplements Studied
Both vitamins and commercial supplements have low effectiveness in reducing DOMS, while polyphenols and other antioxidant supplements show moderate to good effectiveness in combating DOMS.
Both vitamins and commercial supplements have low effectiveness in reducing DOMS, while polyphenols and other antioxidant supplements show moderate to good effectiveness in combating DOMS.
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Funding
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This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting any supplement regimen.