Table 3.
Nutrient source (key nutrient) | Mechanism of action | Suggested benefits | Refs |
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Anatabine | Anti-inflammatory properties | NA | [58, 59] |
Green tea (Polyphenols) | Antioxidant properties | ↓DMG, ↓DOMS | [60–62, 64–67] |
Curcumin (diferuloylmethane) | Anti-inflammatory properties | ↓DMG, ↓DOMS, ↓INF, ↑MF | [68–71] |
Ginger (Gingerols, shogaols) | Anti-inflammatory properties | ↓DOMS, ↑MF | [73–76] |
Ginseng (Ginsenosides) | Anti-inflammatory properties | ↓DMG, ↓DOMS, ↓INF, ↑MF | [78–81] |
Phyllanthus amarus (Polyphenols) | Antioxidant properties | ↓DOMS | [82, 83] |
Rhodiola rosea (Rosavin, Rosin, Rosarin, Salidroside) | Antioxidant properties | ↓DMG, ↓INF | [85–87] |
↓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