Consumption of cherries as a strategy to attenuate exercise-induced muscle damage and inflammation in humans
El consumo de cerezas como estrategia de mitigación del daño muscular y la inflamación en seres humanos
Leonardo Coelho Rabello de Lima1, Claudio de Oliveira Assumpção2, Jonato Prestes3 and Benedito Sérgio Denadai1
1Department of Physical Education, São Paulo State University, Rio Claro.
2Physical Education and Sports Institute, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza.
3Graduation Program on Physical Education, Catholic University of Brasília (Brasília),Brazil.
ABSTRACT
Background: exercise-induced muscle damage (EIMD) is a multifactorial phenomenon that induces muscle function loss because of mechanical and immune stressor stimuli. This immunological stress is mostly caused by inflammation and increased oxidative status. Cherries are fruits that contain a phenolic compound known as anthocyanin, which serves as a pigment in natura. However, research suggests this pigment might provide a potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory strategy when consumed by humans.
Objectives: the aim of this study was to critically review the literature on cherry consumption focusing on identifying protective strategies against EIMD conferred by it.
Methods: a research was performed in PubMed database. This review presents the results about cherry consumption and EIMD.
Results: the articles identified in this review support the notion that tart cherry consumption attenuates EIMD symptoms after intense exercise bouts. This attenuation seems to be related to the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of anthocyanins and other phenolic compounds present in tart cherries.
Conclusion: daily consumption of tart cherries may attenuate inflammatory and oxidative responses to EIMD, leading to faster recovery after exercise bouts.
Key words: Cherries. Muscle damage. Flavonoids. Anthocyanins. Recovery.
RESUMEN
]]> Introducción: el daño muscular es un fenómeno multifactorial que conduce a la pérdida de la función muscular como resultado de la tensión mecánica e inmune. Este estrés inmunológico es causado principalmente por la inflamación y el estado oxidativo aumentado. Las cerezas son frutas que contienen antocianinas con compuestos fenólicos conocidos, que sirven como pigmento en la naturaleza. Entre tanto, los estudios sugieren que este pigmento puede promover un potente efecto antioxidante y antiinflamatorio cuando se consume por los seres humanos.Palabras clave: Cerezas. Daño muscular. Flavonoides. Antocianinas. Recuperación.
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