The yellow polyphenolic pigment known as curcumin, originating from the rhizome of the
turmeric plant Curcuma longa L., has been utilized for ages in ancient medicine, as well as …

Turmeric and its prominent bioactive compound, curcumin, have been the subject of many
investigations with regard to their impact on inflammatory and oxidative balance in the body …

Nutrition usually makes a small but potentially valuable contribution to successful
performance in elite athletes, and dietary supplements can make a minor contribution to this …

Turmeric, a spice that has long been recognized for its medicinal properties, has received
interest from both the medical/scientific world and from culinary enthusiasts, as it is the major …

The curry powder spices turmeric (Curcuma longa L.), which contains curcumin
(diferuloylmethane), an orange-yellow chemical. Polyphenols are the most commonly used …

Medicinal properties of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.), a plant used for centuries as an anti-
inflammatory, are attributed to its polyphenolic curcuminoids, where curcumin predominates …

Some dietary supplements are recommended to athletes based on data that supports
improved exercise performance. Other dietary supplements are not ergogenic per se, but …

The use of synthetic drugs has increased over the recent years, but plant-based drugs are
more suitable in terms of least side effects. Since ancient times mankind has been …

Team sport athletes face a variety of nutritional challenges related to recovery during the
competitive season. The purpose of this article is to review nutrition strategies related to …

Physical activity, particularly high-intensity eccentric muscle contractions, produces exercise-
induced muscle damage (EIMD). The breakdown of muscle fibers and the consequent …