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Curcumin: A dietary phytochemical for boosting exercise performance and recovery.
Mohammad Nosrati-Oskouie1,2, Nazanin Sadat Aghili-Moghaddam3, Omid Mohammad Tavakoli-Rouzbehani4
1Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Nutrition Sciences and Food Technology, National Nutrition and Food Technology Research Institute Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran.
Food Science & Nutrition
|November 9, 2022
Summary
Curcumin, derived from turmeric, may enhance exercise performance by reducing muscle damage, soreness, inflammation, and oxidative stress. Further research is needed to precisely quantify these benefits for athletes and active individuals.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Nutritional Biochemistry
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Curcumin, a polyphenol from turmeric (Curcuma longa), has traditional medicinal uses.
- Inflammation and oxidative stress are implicated in various diseases and impact exercise.
- Exercise increases reactive oxygen species and inflammation, potentially impairing performance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review evidence on curcumin's effects on exercise performance.
- To investigate curcumin's impact on muscle damage, soreness, inflammation, and oxidative stress.
- To assess curcumin's potential role in exercise recovery.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature search on curcumin and exercise performance.
- Analysis of studies examining curcumin's antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
- Review of research on exercise-induced muscle damage and soreness.
Main Results:
- Curcumin exhibits antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
- Supplementation may decrease exercise-induced muscle soreness and damage.
- Potential for improved exercise performance and recovery observed.
Conclusions:
- Curcumin shows promise for enhancing exercise performance and recovery.
- Its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects appear beneficial.
- More precise quantification of therapeutic effects is warranted.
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