ReviewCurrent developments in nutrition2025
The Effects of Pomegranate Supplementation on Markers of Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
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- Effects of post-exercise hot and cold-water immersion on performance recovery and physiological markers in athletes: a systematic review.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2026Pooled it
- Effects of polyphenol-rich interventions on the time-course of muscle recovery and athletic performance following exercise-induced muscle damage: a three-level meta-analysis.Frontiers in nutrition · 2026Pooled it
- Individual responses to pomegranate juice on recovery from exercise-induced muscle damage in collegiate male volleyball players.Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition · 2026Trial
- The Effects of a Phytochemical Supplement Blend on Markers of Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage: A Randomised Controlled Trial.Nutrients · 2026Trial
- From Macronutrients to Functional Foods: Nutritional Strategies for Recovery Following High-Intensity Exercise.Food science & nutrition · 2026Review
- (Poly)phenols: Mechanisms of action and efficacy of contemporary supplements for exercise recovery and performance.Experimental physiology · 2026Review
- Phytochemical Diversity ofNutrients · 2026Review
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Abstract
Background: Pomegranate supplementation has been shown to reduce oxidative stress and inflammation, with some evidence suggesting it may accelerate recovery from exercise-induced muscle damage (EIMD), including metabolic, mechanical, and neuromuscular recovery. Objectives: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to investigate the effects of pomegranate supplementation on markers of EIMD. Methods: A systematic search of Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science up to January 2024 identified studies evaluating pomegranate supplementation and exercise recovery. Studies involving athletes and nonathletes aged 18-55 were included. Weighted mean differences (WMDs) were calculated for EIMD markers. Study quality was assessed using a modified physiotherapy evidence database scale. This review was registered with the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (ID: CRD42024536905). Results: Ten studies were included in the meta-analysis. Pomegranate supplementation did not significantly affect markers of metabolic recovery, including myoglobin (WMD: -1.344 ng/mL; 95% confidence interval (CI): -4.11, 1.42 ng/mL, Conclusions: Pomegranate supplementation does not appear to enhance overall recovery markers for EIMD but may offer short-term benefits for mechanical muscle damage. Standardizing supplementation regimens, dosages, and exercise protocols is crucial to better understand the potential benefits of pomegranate supplementation in EIMD recovery.
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