Muscle Damage

Study: Collagen peptide supplement improves muscle damage recovery

17-Nov-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Collagen peptides improve training recovery markers over a 12-week supplement period, a new study funded by Gelita GmbH has found.

Mixed review for Rhodiola rosea and sports performance

13-Sep-2023 By Asia Sherman

Does Rhodiola rosea reduce fatigue and increase endurance during times of emotional and physical stress? The Cold War Russians thought so, administering extracts from the hardy Siberia-grown perennial to its high-performing astronauts, soldiers and Olympic...

Curcumin supplementation may reduce post-exercise muscle damage in adolescent athletes

09-Jan-2023 By Asia Sherman

Regular curcumin supplementation during exercise may relieve associated muscle soreness and fatigue in adolescent athletes, according to a recent study from researchers in Taiwan.

Study: Blackcurrant extract improves exercise recovery

31-Aug-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Consumption of New Zealand blackcurrant (NZBC) extract prior to and following exercise reduces muscle damage and improves functional recovery, according to a new study from the University of Surrey.

Short-term curcumin supplementation may reduce muscle soreness after exercise: Study

28-Jan-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Ten days of pre- and post-exercise curcumin supplementation was associated with reductions in muscle soreness without affecting muscular power compared to placebo, says a new study.

Sestrin protein offers benefits of exercise without actually working out: Study

14-Jan-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Scientists in Michigan explored the impact of sestrin and their findings suggest that one day it could be used to help reduce muscle decline without the need for exercise.

Fish oil and resistance training may combat sarcopenia: Study

12-Sep-2019 By Danielle Masterson

Fish oil supplements may enhance the benefits of resistance training in older people and help combat the “age-related alterations in strength and physical function associated with activities of daily living”, says a new study.

Rat study: Glutamine and alanine supplementation may reduce muscle damage parameters

09-Oct-2018 By Adi Menayang

A study on resistance-trained rats revealed that glutamine and alanine supplementation may reduce muscle damage parameters.

Curcumin supplement reduces muscle damage post-exercise: Human data

21-Mar-2016 By Stephen Daniells

‘Optimized’ curcumin may reduce markers of inflammation and muscle damage following excessive exercise, says a new study.

Mussels for muscles: Green lipped mussel extract may ease muscle damage during exercise

03-Mar-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

Extracts from New Zealand green lipped mussels may reduce muscle soreness and fatigue after exercise and reduce markers of muscle damage, says a new study.

Vitamin D may ease exercise-related muscle damage: Animal data

29-May-2013 By Stephen DANIELLS

Supplementation with vitamin D may reduce muscle damage and inflammation linked to exercise, suggests a new study with lab rats.

Accelerade studies support protein role in sports nutrition

08-Jun-2006 By Jess Halliday

The addition of protein to sports drink formulations delivers
benefits for performance, rehydration and muscle recovery says
PacificHealth Laboratories, following four studies that tested its
Accelerade drink against carbohydrate-only...

Added protein may increase power of sports drinks

22-Jul-2004

A sports drink containing protein appeared to improve endurance
among cyclists compared to those drinking a carbohydrate-only
beverage in a new study.