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. 2019 Jan 7;5:1. doi: 10.1186/s40798-018-0176-6

Table 3.

Overview of herbs and herbal supplements

Nutrient source (key nutrient) Mechanism of action Suggested benefits Refs
Anatabine Anti-inflammatory properties NA [58, 59]
Green tea (Polyphenols) Antioxidant properties ↓DMG, ↓DOMS [6062, 6467]
Curcumin (diferuloylmethane) Anti-inflammatory properties ↓DMG, ↓DOMS, ↓INF, ↑MF [6871]
Ginger (Gingerols, shogaols) Anti-inflammatory properties ↓DOMS, ↑MF [7376]
Ginseng (Ginsenosides) Anti-inflammatory properties ↓DMG, ↓DOMS, ↓INF, ↑MF [7881]
Phyllanthus amarus (Polyphenols) Antioxidant properties ↓DOMS [82, 83]
Rhodiola rosea (Rosavin, Rosin, Rosarin, Salidroside) Antioxidant properties ↓DMG, ↓INF [8587]

↓DMG nutrient reduced indirect markers of muscle damage compared to placebo, ↓DOMS nutrient reduced soreness and delayed-onset muscle soreness compared to placebo, INF nutrient reduced markers of inflammation compared to placebo, ↑MF nutrient improved muscle function relative to placebo, NA nutrient had no effect on EIMD-related outcome measures