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…

Omega-3 and Muscle Strength

Increased Omega-3 Intake Associated with Better Muscle Strength in Less Healthy Population

A new study found increasing intakes of Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids was associated with better hand grip strength (HGS). Over 18,200 people participated in this cross sectional study.  Data was obtained from the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey during the time period 2016 – 2019.  Information was obtained by interviews, nutritional assessments and…

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…

ALA and Muscle Recovery

Alpha Lipoic Acid Cuts Muscle Damage, Boosts Recovery

A new study has found supplementing with Alpha Lipoic Acid aids in maintaining muscle strength after hard training. 17 participants who were familiar with strength training were recruited for this placebo controlled, double blinded crossover study.  The protocol for this study required a hard set of strength training exercise followed by the supplementation of 150…

CoQ10 and Muscle Damage

High CoQ10 Levels May Prevent Muscle Damage in Pro Football Players

A new study shows higher levels of CoQ10 (Co Enzyme Q10), an antioxidant, in the blood may aid in reducing the severity of muscle damage seen in professional football players over 2 separate seasons. Professional football players from the Spanish First League participated in this study.  CQ1I0 levels in the blood in addition to stress…

Vitamin C and Muscle Retention

Vitamin C Helps 50+ Men and Women Retain Muscle Mass

New research from the University of East Anglia, found Vitamin C might be the answer to improved muscles later on in life. The study, recently published in the Journal of Nutrition found older people with high Vitamin C intake through diet or supplementation had the best skeletal muscle mass and reduced risk of sarcopenia (the…