scholarly journals The Effect of Creatine Supplementation on Markers of Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Human Intervention Trials

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Bethany Northeast ◽  
Tom Clifford
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Muscle Damage ◽  
Muscle Soreness ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Creatine Supplementation ◽  
Cochrane Collaboration ◽  
Creatine Kinase Activity ◽  
Exercise Induced

This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the effects of creatine supplementation on recovery from exercise-induced muscle damage, and is reported according to the PRISMA guidelines. MEDLINE and SPORTDiscus were searched for articles from inception until April 2020. Inclusion criteria were adult participants (≥18 years); creatine provided before and/or after exercise versus a noncreatine comparator; measurement of muscle function recovery, muscle soreness, inflammation, myocellular protein efflux, oxidative stress; range of motion; randomized controlled trials in humans. Thirteen studies (totaling 278 participants; 235 males and 43 females; age range 20–60 years) were deemed eligible for analysis. Data extraction was performed independently by both authors. The Cochrane Collaboration Risk of Bias Tool was used to critically appraise the studies; forest plots were generated with random-effects model and standardized mean differences. Creatine supplementation did not alter muscle strength, muscle soreness, range of motion, or inflammation at each of the five follow-up times after exercise (<30 min, 24, 48, 72, and 96 hr; p > .05). Creatine attenuated creatine kinase activity at 48-hr postexercise (standardized mean difference: −1.06; 95% confidence interval [−1.97, −0.14]; p = .02) but at no other time points. High (I2; >75%) and significant (Chi2; p < .01) heterogeneity was identified for all outcome measures at various follow-up times. In conclusion, creatine supplementation does not accelerate recovery following exercise-induced muscle damage; however, well-controlled studies with higher sample sizes are warranted to verify these conclusions. Systematic review registration (PROSPERO CRD42020178735).

Selected root plant supplementation reduces indices of exercise-induced muscle damage: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-21
Author(s):  
Kenji Doma ◽  
Baily Devantier-Thomas ◽  
Daniel Gahreman ◽  
Jonathan Connor
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Muscle Damage ◽  
Performance Measures ◽  
Muscle Soreness ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Muscular Performance ◽  
Anti Oxidant ◽  
Exercise Induced ◽  
Oxidant Status

Abstract. This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the effects of selected root plants (curcumin, ginseng, ginger and garlic) on markers of muscle damage and muscular performance measures following muscle-damaging protocols. We included 25 studies (parallel and crossover design) with 353 participants and used the PEDro scale to appraise each study. Forest plots were generated to report on standardised mean differences (SMD) and p-values at 24 and 48 hours following the muscle-damaging protocols. The meta-analysis showed that the supplemental (SUPP) condition showed significantly lower levels of indirect muscle damage markers (creatine kinase, lactate dehydrogenase and myoglobin) and muscle soreness at 24 hours and 48 hours (p < 0.01) than the placebo (PLA) condition. The inflammatory markers were significantly lower for the SUPP condition than the PLA condition at 24 hours (p = 0.02), although no differences were identified at 48 hours (p = 0.40). There were no significant differences in muscular performance measures between the SUPP and PLA conditions at 24 hours and 48 hours (p > 0.05) post-exercise. According to our qualitative data, a number of studies reported a reduction in oxidative stress (e.g., malondialdehyde, superoxide dismutase) with a concomitant upregulation of anti-oxidant status, although other studies showed no effects. Accordingly, selected root plants minimised the level of several biomarkers of muscle damage, inflammation and muscle soreness during periods of exercise-induced muscle damage. However, the benefits of these supplements in ameliorating oxidative stress, increasing anti-oxidant status and accelerating recovery of muscular performance appears equivocal, warranting further research in these outcome measures.

Effects of active isolated stretching on exercise-induced muscle damage in untrained subjects: a randomized controlled trial

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Muhammad Mustafa Qamar ◽  
Muhammad Shahid Javed ◽  
Muhammad Zahoor ul Hassan Dogar ◽  
Ayesha Basharat
Keyword(s):  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Grip Strength ◽  
Muscle Damage ◽  
Muscle Soreness ◽  
Early Recovery ◽  
Pain Pressure Threshold ◽  
Group A ◽  
Exercise Induced ◽  
Group B ◽  
Wrist Flexors

Abstract Objective: To investigate the prophylactic effect of the active isolated stretching technique on exercise-induced muscle damage of wrist flexors. Method: The mixed model randomised controlled interventional study was conducted at the University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Pakistan, from November 2018 to May 2019, and comprised young adults who were untrained, sedentary and healthy who were randomly divided into intervention group A and control group B. Group A participants received self-assisted active isolated stretching before inducing muscle soreness of wrist flexors by eccentric exercises. Group B did not receive any intervention. The outcome measures were pain intensity, muscle soreness, pressure pain threshold, range of motion, and grip strength. Data were collected at baseline, after one hour, and daily from day 1 to 7 after inducing muscle soreness. Data were analysed using SPSS 21. Results: Of the 60 subjects, there were 30(50%) in each of the two groups. There were 14(23.3%) males and 46(76.7%) females. The overall mean age was 21.47±1.9 years. Group A showed early recovery in pain and muscle soreness compared to group B (p<0.05). Also, a limited deficit in the range of motion, grip strength, and pain pressure threshold was found in group A compared to group B (p<0.05). Conclusion: Active isolated stretching before strenuous, unaccustomed exercise was found to be useful in ameliorating the symptoms of muscle soreness. Key Words: Active isolated stretching, Muscle soreness, Exercise-induced muscle damage, Eccentric exercises. Continuous...

Impact of anthocyanin-rich whole fruit consumption on exercise-induced oxidative stress and inflammation: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 77 (9) ◽  
pp. 630-645 ◽  
Author(s):  
Taylor K Bloedon ◽  
Rock E Braithwaite ◽  
Imogene A Carson ◽  
Dorothy Klimis-Zacas ◽  
Robert A Lehnhard
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Inflammatory Marker ◽  
Data Extraction ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Cochrane Collaboration ◽  
Oxidative Stress Marker ◽  
Exercise Induced ◽  
The Impact ◽  
And Oxidative Stress

Abstract Context Supplementing with fruits high in anthocyanins to reduce exercise-induced oxidative stress and inflammation has produced mixed results. Objective This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to discuss the impact of whole fruits high in anthocyanins, including processing methods and the type and amount of fruit, on inflammation and oxidative stress. Data Sources PICOS reporting guidelines and a customized coding scheme were used to search 5 databases (SPORTDiscus, Science Direct, Web of Science [BIOSIS], Medline [Pubmed], and the Cochrane Collaboration) with additional cross-referencing selection. Data Extraction A random-effects meta-analysis was used to measure effects of the fruit supplements with 3 statistics; the QTotal value based on a χ2 distribution, τ2 value, and I2 value were used to determine homogeneity of variances on 22 studies (out of 807). Outliers were identified using a relative residual value. Results A small significant negative summary effect across the sum of all inflammatory marker outcomes (P < 0.001) and a moderate negative effect for the sum of all oxidative stress marker outcomes (P = 0.036) were found. Moderator analyses did not reveal significant (P > 0.05) differences between subgrouping variables. Conclusions Results indicate that consumption of whole fruit high in anthocyanins can be beneficial for reducing inflammation and oxidative stress.

The Effects of Beta-Hydroxy-Beta-Methylbutyrate Supplementation on Recovery Following Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2018 ◽  
Vol 37 (7) ◽  
pp. 640-649 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Hossein Rahimi ◽  
Hamed Mohammadi ◽  
Hesam Eshaghi ◽  
Gholamreza Askari ◽  
Maryam Miraghajani
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Muscle Damage ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Exercise Induced
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