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Table 3 Overview of herbs and herbal 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

Anatabine

Anti-inflammatory properties

NA

[58, 59]

Green tea (Polyphenols)

Antioxidant properties

↓DMG, ↓DOMS

[60,61,62, 64,65,66,67]

Curcumin (diferuloylmethane)

Anti-inflammatory properties

↓DMG, ↓DOMS, ↓INF, ↑MF

[68,69,70,71]

Ginger (Gingerols, shogaols)

Anti-inflammatory properties

↓DOMS, ↑MF

[73,74,75,76]

Ginseng (Ginsenosides)

Anti-inflammatory properties

↓DMG, ↓DOMS, ↓INF, ↑MF

[78,79,80,81]

Phyllanthus amarus (Polyphenols)

Antioxidant properties

↓DOMS

[82, 83]

Rhodiola rosea (Rosavin, Rosin, Rosarin, Salidroside)

Antioxidant properties

↓DMG, ↓INF

[85,86,87]

  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, NA nutrient had no effect on EIMD-related outcome measures
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