Effects of curcumin supplementation on sport and physical exercise: a systematic review
Suhett LG, de Miranda Monteiro Santos R, Silveira BKS, Leal ACG, de Brito ADM, de Novaes JF, Della Lucia CM
Published in Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition
Methodology
Systematic review of 11 randomized clinical trials of curcumin supplementation (doses 150-1500 mg/day) around exercise in physically active adults.
Key Findings
Curcumin supplementation reduced markers of inflammation, oxidative stress and muscle damage and lessened delayed-onset muscle soreness, with inconsistent effects on performance.
Conclusions
Curcumin may aid exercise recovery and reduce muscle soreness, but performance benefits are unproven.
Limitations
Heterogeneous doses, formulations and exercise protocols; small samples; short durations.
Supplements Studied
Curcumin reduced markers of inflammation, oxidative stress and muscle damage and lessened delayed-onset muscle soreness.
Outcomes Measured
Curcumin reduced markers of inflammation and oxidative stress around exercise.
Related Health Concerns
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Disclosures
Funding
Brazilian academic funding agencies (CAPES/FAPEMIG)
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