Clinical Trial: Curcumin Versus Ibuprofen for Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage in Physically Active Women
Study Status: COMPLETED
Recruit Status: COMPLETED
Condition:
Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)
Sports Recovery
E
Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
Official Title: Comparative Efficacy of Oral Curcumin Supplementation Versus Ibuprofen on Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage, Inflammation, Oxidative Stress, and Sports Performance in Physically Active Women: A Randomize
Brief Summary:
xercise-induced muscle damage (EIMD) is a common consequence of unaccustomed or high-intensity exercise and is characterized by muscle soreness, impaired physical performance, inflammation, oxidative stress, and increased circulating biomarkers of muscle damage. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, are frequently used to alleviate these symptoms, although their repeated use may be associated with adverse effects. Curcumin, a natural polyphenol with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory…
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