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Table 1 Overview of fruits and fruit-derived supplements

From: Nutritional and Supplementation Strategies to Prevent and Attenuate Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage: a Brief Review

Nutrient source (key nutrient)

Mechanism of action

Suggested benefits

Refs

Blackcurrant (Anthocyanins)

Antioxidant properties

↓DMG

[19, 20]

Cherries (Anthocyanins)

Antioxidant properties

↓DMG, ↓DOMS, ↓INF, ↑MF

[22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,31,32,33]

Pineapple (Bromelain)

Anti-inflammatory properties

↓DOMS, ↓INF, ↑MF

[34,35,36, 38]

Pomegranate (Ellagitannins)

Antioxidant properties

↓DMG, ↓DOMS, ↑MF

[39,40,41,42]

Watermelon (Citrulline)

Antioxidant properties

↓DMG, ↓DOMS, ↑MF

[43,44,45,46,47,48,49]

  1. ↓DMG nutrient reduced indirect markers of muscle damage compared to placebo, ↓DOMS nutrient reduced soreness and delayed-onset muscle soreness compared to placebo, INF nutrient reduced markers of inflammation compared to placebo, ↑MF nutrient improved muscle function relative to placebo