Effects of Tart Cherry Juice Supplementation on Recovery from Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage in Athletes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Key Points

• To evaluate the impact of tart cherry juice supplementation on recovery markers after exercise-induced muscle damage in athletes.
• Conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of existing studies
• Included trials assessing the recovery effects of tart cherry juice supplementation
• Analyzed selected functional and inflammatory markers in trained athletes
• Findings indicate that tart cherry juice may support recovery of certain recovery markers
• Evidence quality was low to moderate, leading to heterogeneous results
• Implications for cautious interpretation of the effectiveness of tart cherry juice supplementation

Abstract