Comparative effects of plant-derived anthocyanin- and flavanol-rich supplements on recovery outcomes after exercise-induced muscle damage: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
Background Exercise-induced muscle damage (EIMD) commonly follows strenuous exercise and is marked by delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), reduced muscle strength, and increased creatine kinase (CK) and C-reactive protein (CRP), which may impair recovery and subsequent training. Plant-derived polyphenols such as antho...