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Delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS)

Supplements studied for delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS).

Overview

Ginger (WA 48; low effect size, medium evidence, medium trust) generally did not prevent or reduce exercise-related muscle soreness, though some combination products with ginger showed slight early relief. Caffeine (WA 48; low effect size, medium evidence, medium trust) may moderately lower soreness about 48 hours after exercise in pooled analyses.

Phosphatidylserine, Boswellia, and nattokinase have limited single-study or unclear data. One phosphatidylserine trial reported reduced soreness during heavy training; Boswellia showed slight reductions before downhill running in one small study. Overall evidence is mixed and low trust. The heatmap and evidence reviews below break down all nine supplements.

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