Effects of different antioxidants on exercise-induced oxidative stress and muscle damage in athletes: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Exercise-induced oxidative stress and muscle damage are key factors affecting athletes' performance and recovery. This meta-analysis aims to assess the effects of different antioxidants on post-exercise muscle damage and oxidative stress in athletes, providing evidence-based support for the development of effective exercise nutrition strategies.

Methods

This meta-analysis strictly followed the PRISMA guidelines. It systematically retrieved the Web of Science, PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, and Scopus databases for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) investigating the effects of antioxidants on post-exercise muscle damage and oxidative stress in athletes. Primary outcomes encompassed total antioxidant status (TAS), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), superoxide dismut

SUBMITTER: Chen J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12606855 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature