The impact of curcumin supplementation on inflammatory processes and recovery in athletes
Introduction Athletes frequently encounter inflammation and muscle damage due to rigorous physical activities. These physiological processes, while necessary for adaptation, can delay recovery and hinder performance if excessive. Curcumin, a polyphenolic compound derived from turmeric, is recognized...
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| author | Dominika Rosińska-Lewandoska Dominika Lewandowska Maria Morawska Kinga Jarosz Anna Wolff Klaudia Kożuchowska Szymon Gruszka Marcelina Szewczyk Dawid Pilarz Julia Ufnal |
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Athletes frequently encounter inflammation and muscle damage due to rigorous physical activities. These physiological processes, while necessary for adaptation, can delay recovery and hinder performance if excessive. Curcumin, a polyphenolic compound derived from turmeric, is recognized for its potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. This review examines the influence of curcumin supplementation on athletic recovery and inflammation, considering its mechanisms and applications.
Materials and Methods
A systematic literature review was conducted using PubMed and Google Scholar, incorporating 31 studies that included randomized controlled trials, meta-analyses, and experimental research. The keywords used were "curcumin," "inflammation," "recovery," and "athletic performance."
Analysis of the Literature
Curcumin's efficacy in reducing inflammation is linked to its ability to inhibit nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) and suppress pro-inflammatory cytokines like TNF-α and IL-6. Its antioxidant action neutralizes reactive oxygen species and upregulates antioxidant enzymes. These effects lead to reductions in muscle damage biomarkers, such as creatine kinase and lactate dehydrogenase, and improved recovery times. Advances in bioavailability through formulations like curcumin-piperine complexes enhance its practical applications in sports.
Conclusions
Curcumin offers significant benefits for managing inflammation and enhancing recovery in athletes. Although challenges such as low bioavailability remain, advancements in delivery methods present practical solutions. Future research should focus on long-term outcomes and optimal dosing.
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| spelling | doaj-art-ea21d38fb8144217bf4222ad7b3e647e2024-12-22T08:16:06ZengKazimierz Wielki UniversityJournal of Education, Health and Sport2391-83062024-12-017610.12775/JEHS.2024.76.56583The impact of curcumin supplementation on inflammatory processes and recovery in athletesDominika Rosińska-Lewandoska0https://orcid.org/0009-0001-2205-0813Dominika Lewandowska1https://orcid.org/0009-0001-8297-9296Maria Morawska2https://orcid.org/0009-0003-6247-2812Kinga Jarosz3https://orcid.org/0009-0000-0395-9303Anna Wolff4https://orcid.org/0009-0003-2399-5020Klaudia Kożuchowska5https://orcid.org/0009-0002-3915-8262Szymon Gruszka6https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5473-5073Marcelina Szewczyk7https://orcid.org/0009-0004-1382-5762Dawid Pilarz8https://orcid.org/0009-0006-1380-8190Julia Ufnal9https://orcid.org/0009-0000-5766-6995Municipal Public Health Care Facility in Łask, Polna Street 12, 98-100 Łask, PolandnOvum Medical Clinic, Bociania Street 13, 02-807 Warsaw, PolandUniversity Clinical Hospital No. 2 Medical University of Lodz, 90-549 Łódź, ul. Żeromskiego 113, PolandUniversity Clinical Hospital No. 2 Medical University of Lodz, 90-549 Łódź, ul. Żeromskiego 113, PolandBarlicki Memorial Hospital Medical University of Lodz Teaching Hospital No 1: Lodz, PL: Kopcińskiego 22, Łódź, PLProvincial Multidisciplinary Center of Oncology and Traumatology named after M. Copernicus in Lodz, Pabianicka Street 62, 93-513 Lodz, PolandUniversity Hospital in Cracow, Macieja Jakubowskiego 2, 30-688 Kraków, PolandProvincial Multidisciplinary Center of Oncology and Traumatology named after M. Copernicus in Lodz, Pabianicka Street 62, 93-513 Lodz, PolandProvincial Multidisciplinary Center of Oncology and Traumatology named after M. Copernicus in Lodz, Pabianicka Street 62, 93-513 Lodz, PolandMedical University of Warsaw, Żwirki i Wigury 61, 02-091 Warsaw, PolandIntroduction Athletes frequently encounter inflammation and muscle damage due to rigorous physical activities. These physiological processes, while necessary for adaptation, can delay recovery and hinder performance if excessive. Curcumin, a polyphenolic compound derived from turmeric, is recognized for its potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. This review examines the influence of curcumin supplementation on athletic recovery and inflammation, considering its mechanisms and applications. Materials and Methods A systematic literature review was conducted using PubMed and Google Scholar, incorporating 31 studies that included randomized controlled trials, meta-analyses, and experimental research. The keywords used were "curcumin," "inflammation," "recovery," and "athletic performance." Analysis of the Literature Curcumin's efficacy in reducing inflammation is linked to its ability to inhibit nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) and suppress pro-inflammatory cytokines like TNF-α and IL-6. Its antioxidant action neutralizes reactive oxygen species and upregulates antioxidant enzymes. These effects lead to reductions in muscle damage biomarkers, such as creatine kinase and lactate dehydrogenase, and improved recovery times. Advances in bioavailability through formulations like curcumin-piperine complexes enhance its practical applications in sports. Conclusions Curcumin offers significant benefits for managing inflammation and enhancing recovery in athletes. Although challenges such as low bioavailability remain, advancements in delivery methods present practical solutions. Future research should focus on long-term outcomes and optimal dosing. https://apcz.umk.pl/JEHS/article/view/56583curcumininflammationathletic recoveryoxidative stressmuscle damage |
| spellingShingle | Dominika Rosińska-Lewandoska Dominika Lewandowska Maria Morawska Kinga Jarosz Anna Wolff Klaudia Kożuchowska Szymon Gruszka Marcelina Szewczyk Dawid Pilarz Julia Ufnal The impact of curcumin supplementation on inflammatory processes and recovery in athletes Journal of Education, Health and Sport curcumin inflammation athletic recovery oxidative stress muscle damage |
| title | The impact of curcumin supplementation on inflammatory processes and recovery in athletes |
| title_full | The impact of curcumin supplementation on inflammatory processes and recovery in athletes |
| title_fullStr | The impact of curcumin supplementation on inflammatory processes and recovery in athletes |
| title_full_unstemmed | The impact of curcumin supplementation on inflammatory processes and recovery in athletes |
| title_short | The impact of curcumin supplementation on inflammatory processes and recovery in athletes |
| title_sort | impact of curcumin supplementation on inflammatory processes and recovery in athletes |
| topic | curcumin inflammation athletic recovery oxidative stress muscle damage |
| url | https://apcz.umk.pl/JEHS/article/view/56583 |
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