scholarly journals The Efficacy of Tart Cherry Juice in Aiding Recovery After Intermittent Exercise

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 368-374 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebecca Quinlan ◽  
Jessica A. Hill
Keyword(s):  
Creatine Kinase ◽  
Isometric Contraction ◽  
Muscle Soreness ◽  
Intermittent Exercise ◽  
Tart Cherry ◽  
C Reactive Protein ◽  
Countermovement Jump ◽  
Maximal Voluntary Isometric Contraction ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Cherry Juice

Purpose: To investigate the effects of supplementation with tart cherry juice (TCJ) on markers of recovery after intermittent exercise under habitual dietary conditions. Methods: Using a randomized, single-blind, placebo (PLA)-controlled, independent-groups design, 20 team-sport players (8 male and 12 female; age 26 [4] y, height 175.4 [9.6] cm, body mass 70.2 [12.6] kg) were divided equally into 2 groups and consumed either TCJ or PLA twice per day for 8 consecutive days while following their normal dietary habits. Participants completed an adapted version of the Loughborough Intermittent Shuttle Test (LIST) on day 6 of supplementation. Countermovement jump, 20-m sprint, maximal voluntary isometric contraction, and delayed onset muscle soreness were assessed at baseline and 1, 24, and 48 hours post-LIST. Blood markers of muscle damage (creatine kinase) and inflammation (C-reactive protein) were taken presupplementation, immediately pre-LIST, and 1, 24, and 48 hours post-LIST. Data were analyzed using a repeated-measures analysis of variance. Results: Countermovement jump, 20-m sprint, and maximal voluntary isometric contraction showed significantly faster recovery with TCJ (P < .05) at 24 and 48 hours post-LIST. A significant interaction effect (P < .05) was observed for muscle soreness; however, Bonferroni post hoc analysis could not identify when the significant differences between TCJ and PLA occurred. There were no significant differences throughout recovery between TCJ and PLA for C-reactive protein and creatine kinase (P < .05). Conclusion: The results suggest that TCJ, in addition to habitual diet, can accelerate recovery after intermittent exercise and therefore extend the efficacy of TCJ in accelerating recovery in team sports.

scholarly journals Tart Cherry Supplementation and Recovery From Strenuous Exercise: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Jessica Amie Hill ◽  
Karen Mary Keane ◽  
Rebecca Quinlan ◽  
Glyn Howatson
Keyword(s):  
Muscular Strength ◽  
Muscle Soreness ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Strenuous Exercise ◽  
Tart Cherry ◽  
C Reactive Protein ◽  
Necrosis Factor Alpha ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Factor Alpha ◽  
Necrosis Factor

The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy of tart cherry (TC) supplementation on recovery following strenuous exercise. A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted using studies investigating TC supplementation on measures of muscle soreness, muscular strength, muscular power, creatine kinase, C-reactive protein, Interleukin-6, and tumor necrosis factor alpha. A literature search ending in July 2020 was conducted in three databases (SPORTDiscus, Web of Science, and PubMed). Data from 14 studies were extracted and pooled for analysis. Tart cherry supplementation had a small beneficial effect in reducing muscle soreness (effect size [ES] = −0.44, 95% confidence interval [CI] [−0.87, −0.02]). A moderate beneficial effect was observed for recovery of muscular strength (ES = −0.78, 95% CI [−1.11, −0.46]). A moderate effect was observed for muscular power (ES = −0.53, 95% CI [−0.77, −0.29]); a further subgroup analysis on this variable indicated a large effect of TC supplementation on recovery of jump height (ES = −0.82, 95% CI [−1.18, −0.45]) and a small significant effect of supplementation on sprint time (ES = −0.32, 95% CI [−0.60, −0.04]). A small effect was observed for both C-reactive protein (ES = −0.46, 95% CI [−0.93, −0.00]) and Interleukin-6 (ES = −0.35, 95% CI [−0.68, −0.02]. No significant effects were observed for creatine kinase and tumor necrosis factor alpha. These results indicate that the consumption of a TC supplement can aid aspects of recovery from strenuous exercise.

Effect of 4-Week Ingestion of Tomato-Based Carotenoids on Exercise-Induced Inflammation, Muscle Damage, and Oxidative Stress in Endurance Runners

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 266-273 ◽  
Author(s):  
David C. Nieman ◽  
Courtney L. Capps ◽  
Christopher R. Capps ◽  
Zack L. Shue ◽  
Jennifer E. McBride
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Creatine Kinase ◽  
Muscle Damage ◽  
Muscle Soreness ◽  
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness ◽  
C Reactive Protein ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Delayed Onset ◽  
Reducing Ability ◽  
And Oxidative Stress

This double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled crossover trial determined if ingestion of a supplement containing a tomato complex with lycopene, phytoene, and phytofluene (T-LPP) and other compounds for 4 weeks would attenuate inflammation, muscle damage, and oxidative stress postexercise and during recovery from a 2-hr running bout that included 30 min of −10% downhill running. Study participants ingested the T-LPP supplement or placebo with the evening meal for 4 weeks prior to running 2 hr at high intensity. Blood samples and delayed onset muscle soreness ratings were taken pre- and post-4-week supplementation, and immediately following the 2-hr run, and then 1-hr, 24-hr, and 48-hr postrun. After a 2-week washout period, participants crossed over to the opposite treatment and repeated all procedures. Plasma lycopene, phytoene, and phytofluene increased significantly in T-LPP compared with placebo (p < .001 for each). Significant time effects were shown for serum creatine kinase, delayed onset muscle soreness, C-reactive protein, myoglobin, 9- and 13-hydroxyoctadecadienoic acids, ferric reducing ability of plasma, and six plasma cytokines (p < .001 for each). The pattern of increase for serum myoglobin differed between T-LPP and placebo (interaction effect, p = .016, with lower levels in T-LPP), but not for creatine kinase, delayed onset muscle soreness, C-reactive protein, the six cytokines, 9- and 13-hydroxyoctadecadienoic acids, and ferric reducing ability of plasma. No significant time or interaction effects were measured for plasma-oxidized low-density lipoprotein or serum 8-hydroxy-2′-deoxyguanosine. In summary, supplementation with T-LPP over a 4-week period increased plasma carotenoid levels 73% and attenuated postexercise increases in the muscle damage biomarker myoglobin, but not inflammation and oxidative stress.

Effects of Kinesio Taping on the Relief of Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (8) ◽  
pp. 781-786 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zeynep Hazar Kanik ◽  
Seyit Citaker ◽  
Canan Yilmaz Demirtas ◽  
Neslihan Celik Bukan ◽  
Bulent Celik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Creatine Kinase ◽  
Muscle Soreness ◽  
Vertical Jump ◽  
C Reactive Protein ◽  
Intense Exercise ◽  
Exercise Protocol ◽  
Kinesio Tape ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Delayed Onset ◽  
Vertical Jump Height

Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of Kinesio taping (KT) on delayed onset muscle soreness. Design: Randomized controlled study. Setting: Clinical laboratory. Participants: Fifty-four nonathletic volunteers were assigned randomly to KT (n = 27) and placebo KT (n = 27) groups. Interventions: The intense exercise protocol consisted of 100 consecutive drop jumps from a 0.60-m-high platform. Kinesio tape was applied with the fan technique on the quadriceps muscles in the KT group. The placebo KT group received the Kinesio tape with no technique and tension. Main Outcome Measure: Muscle soreness, maximal isometric quadriceps muscle strength, vertical jump height, and blood analyses (creatine kinase, lactate dehydrogenase, myoglobin, and C-reactive protein) were measured preexercise, immediately postexercise, 48 hours postexercise, and 72 hours postexercise. Results: There was a significant effect of time in all outcome measures (P < .05) except serum C-reactive protein level (P > .05). The intensity of muscle soreness was significantly lower in the KT group relative to the placebo KT group at 72 hours postexercise (P = .01). The serum creatine kinase level was significantly higher in the KT group compared with the placebo KT group at 72 hours postexercise (P = .01). There were no statistically significant differences between groups for the other outcome measures (P > .05). Conclusions: These findings indicate that KT intervention following the intense exercise protocol reduced muscle soreness. However, it had no effect on maximal quadriceps isometric strength and vertical jump height or serum lactate dehydrogenase, myoglobin, and C-reactive protein levels. Furthermore, KT application after intense exercise also increased serum creatine kinase levels.

scholarly journals The effects of compression garments on performance of prolonged manual-labour exercise and recovery

2016 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 125-132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Val Chan ◽  
Rob Duffield ◽  
Mark Watsford
Keyword(s):  
Creatine Kinase ◽  
Knee Flexion ◽  
Muscle Soreness ◽  
Handgrip Strength ◽  
C Reactive Protein ◽  
Exercise Protocol ◽  
Compression Garments ◽  
Warm Up ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Manual Labour

This study investigated the effects of wearing compression garments during and 24 h following a 4-h exercise protocol simulating manual-labour tasks. Ten physically trained male participants, familiar with labouring activities, undertook 4 h of work tasks characteristic of industrial workplaces. Participants completed 2 testing sessions, separated by at least 1 week. In the experimental condition, participants wore a full-length compression top and compression shorts during the exercise protocol and overnight recovery, with normal work clothes worn in the control condition. Testing for serum creatine kinase and C-reactive protein, handgrip strength, knee flexion and extension torque, muscle stiffness, perceived muscle soreness and fatigue as well as heart rate and rating of perceived exertion (RPE) responses to 4-min cycling were performed before, following, and 24 h after exercise. Creatine kinase, muscle soreness, and rating of perceived fatigue increased following the exercise protocol (p < 0.05) as did RPE to a standardised cycling warm-up bout. Conversely, no postexercise changes were observed in C-reactive protein, handgrip strength, peak knee flexion torque, or stiffness measures (p > 0.05). Knee extension torque was significantly higher in the control condition at 24 h postexercise (3.1% ± 5.4% change; compression: 2.2% ± 11.1% change), although no other variables were different between conditions at any time. However, compression demonstrated a moderate–large effect (d > 0.60) to reduce perceived muscle soreness, fatigue, and RPE from standardised warm-up at 24 h postexercise. The current findings suggest that compression may assist in perceptual recovery from manual-labour exercise with implications for the ability to perform subsequent work bouts.

Biochemical Markers and Wellness Status During a Congested Match Play Period in Elite Soccer Players

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Karim Saidi ◽  
Hassane Zouhal ◽  
Daniel Boullosa ◽  
Gregory Dupont ◽  
Anthony C. Hackney ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Muscle Soreness ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
C Reactive Protein ◽  
Match Play ◽  
Ability Test ◽  
Fatigue Score ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Delayed Onset ◽  
Stress Fatigue

Objectives: To analyze biochemical markers, wellness status, and physical fitness in elite soccer players in relation to changes in training and match exposure during a congested period of match play. Methods: Fourteen elite soccer players were evaluated 3 times (T1, T2, and T3) over 12 weeks (T1–T2: 6-wk regular period of match play and T2–T3: 6-wk congested period of match play). Players performed vertical jump tests, repeated shuttle sprint ability test, and the Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test at T1, T2, and T3. Plasma C-reactive protein, creatinine, and creatine kinase were analyzed at T1, T2, and T3. Wellness status was measured daily using the Hopper questionnaire (delayed onset of muscle soreness, stress, fatigue, and sleep quality). Training session rating of perceived exertion was also recorded on a daily basis. Results: A significant increase was found in stress, fatigue, delayed onset of muscle soreness scores, and Hopper index during the congested period (between T2 and T3) compared with the regular period (between T1 and T2) (.001 < P < .008, 0.8 < ES < 2.3). Between T2 and T3, significant relationships were found between the percentage variations (Δ%) of C-reactive protein, and Δ% of creatine kinase with the Hopper Index, and the Δ% of fatigue score. In addition, the Δ% of fatigue score and Δ% of delayed onset of muscle soreness score correlated with Δ% Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test and Δ% best of repeated shuttle sprint ability test (.49 < r < P < .01). Conclusions: An intensive period of congested match play significantly compromised elite soccer players’ physical fitness and wellness status. Elite soccer players’ wellness status reflects declines in physical fitness during this period while biochemical changes do not.

scholarly journals C-Reactive Protein Is Elevated Only in High Creatine Kinase Responders to Muscle Damaging Exercise

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashwin W. Isaacs ◽  
Filippo Macaluso ◽  
Carine Smith ◽  
Kathryn H. Myburgh
Keyword(s):  
Creatine Kinase ◽  
C Reactive Protein ◽  
Reactive Protein

Effects of Collagen Peptides on Recovery Following Eccentric Exercise in Resistance-Trained Males—A Pilot Study

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Joel L. Prowting ◽  
Debra Bemben ◽  
Christopher D. Black ◽  
Eric A. Day ◽  
Jason A. Campbell
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Soreness ◽  
Exercise Bout ◽  
Jump Height ◽  
Countermovement Jump ◽  
Connective Tissues ◽  
Maximal Voluntary Isometric Contraction ◽  
Collagen Peptides ◽  
Drop Jumps ◽  
Performance Decline ◽  
Time Point

The authors sought to determine whether consuming collagen peptides (CP) enhances musculoskeletal recovery of connective tissues following a damaging exercise bout. Resistance-trained males consumed 15 g/day of CP (n = 7) or placebo (n = 8), and after 7 days, maximal voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC), countermovement jump height, soreness, and collagen turnover were examined. Five sets of 20 drop jumps were performed and outcome measures were collected 24, 48, and 120 hr postexercise. Countermovement jump height was maintained in the CP group at 24 hr (PRE = 39.9 ± 8.8 cm vs. 24 hr = 37.9 ± 8.9 cm, p = .102), whereas the CP group experienced a significant decline at 24 hr (PRE = 40.4 ± 7.9 cm vs. 24 hr = 35.5 ± 6.4 cm, p = .001; d = 0.32). In both groups, muscle soreness was significantly higher than PRE at 24 hr (p = .001) and 48 hr (p = .018) but not at 120 hr (p > .05). MVIC in both legs showed a significant time effect (left: p = .007; right: p = .010) over the 5-day postexercise period. Neither collagen biomarker changed significantly at any time point. CP supplementation attenuated performance decline 24 hr following muscle damage. Acute consumption of CP may provide a performance benefit the day following a bout of damaging exercise in resistance-trained males.

The Effect of Tart Cherry Juice Blend on Reducing Eccentric Exercise-Induced Muscle Soreness

2011 ◽  
Vol 43 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 16
Author(s):  
Katelyn Fleishman ◽  
Kim Crawford ◽  
Matthew E. Darnell ◽  
Mita T. Lovalekar ◽  
John P. Abt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Eccentric Exercise ◽  
Muscle Soreness ◽  
Tart Cherry ◽  
Cherry Juice ◽  
Exercise Induced

Carbohydrate Influences Plasma Interleukin-6 but Not C-Reactive Protein or Creatine Kinase Following a 32-Km Mountain Trail Race

2006 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary P. Miles ◽  
Erin E. Walker ◽  
Stephen B. Conant ◽  
Shelly P. Hogan ◽  
Jessy R. Kidd
Keyword(s):  
Creatine Kinase ◽  
Interleukin 6 ◽  
Kinase Activity ◽  
Creatine Kinase Activity ◽  
C Reactive Protein ◽  
Blood Samples ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Ad Libitum ◽  
Voluntary Intake ◽  
Exercise Induced

Attenuation of exercise-induced interleukin-6 (IL-6) responses by carbohydrate (CHO) has been demonstrated in studies comparing controlled doses (≥ 0.9 g · kg−1 · h−1) to placebo, but not in studies of voluntary intake. This study sought to determine if attenuation of the IL-6 response during a 32.2-km mountain trail race occurs for high compared to low ad libitum CHO intakes. IL-6, C-reactive protein (CRP), and creatine kinase activity (CK) were analyzed from blood samples collected 12 h pre-, 0, 4, and 24 h post-race. Subjects were grouped into low (n = 14, 0.4 ± 0.1 g · kg−1· h−1) and high (n = 18, 0.8 ± 0.2 g · kg−1 · h−1) CHO intake groups. IL-6 0 h post-race (P < 0.05) was higher in the low (40.2 ± 22.7 pg · mL−1) compared to the high CHO group (32.7 ± 22.1 pg · mL−1). CRP and CK both increased post-race, but no differences were observed between groups. Attenuation of exercise-induced IL-6 is apparent across a range of CHO intakes.

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