Turmeric and Post Exercise

Turmeric May Improve Post-Exercise Recovery in Elite Athletes

A new study found improvements in whole body and leg soreness as well as reductions in inflammation markers after Turmeric supplementation. 24 professional male footballers were divided into groups.  One group consumed 1400 mg of curcumin (35 g of Turmeric) twice daily.  The other group received a placebo.  After a 96 hour rest period, subjective…

Curcumin and Muscle Damage

Curcumin Supplementation May Reduce Post-Exercise Muscle Damage in Adolescent Athletes

According to a new study, regular supplementation with Curcumin, the phtyonutrient found in the spice Turmeric, may relieve muscle fatigue and soreness in adolescent athletes.  Curcumin has been show to have both antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and has been used for thousands of years in alternative medicine.  Specifically, Curcumin seems to have the capacity to…

Curcumin and Muscle Soreness

Short Term Curcumin Supplementaton May Reduce Muscle Soreness After Exercise

According to a new study, ten days of pre and post exercise Curcumin supplementation was associated with reductions in muscle soreness without affecting muscular power when compared to a placebo. Over 20 people (men and women) in their early 20’s participated in this study.  Participants were randomly assigned to receive either 500 mg of Curcumin…