Fig. 1.

Subjective quadriceps muscle and ADL soreness was consistently used to assess perceived muscle soreness using a visual analog scale. Measurements were made prior to (PRE), 1, 2, 3, and 4 days following EIMD (Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage; 60 reps at 110% of the 1RM, eccentric only). Black bars represent placebo and gray bars represent curcumin. Summated right (A), left (B), and combined (C) quadriceps soreness was assessed. Also ADL soreness (D) was assessed using a standard scale. † indicated leg with a significant (P < 0.05) increase from PRE across both groups at 1, 2, and 3 days following EMID. There was no significant difference in muscle soreness between treatment conditions.