David J Clayton, Ross Burbeary, Connor Parker, Ruth M James, Chris Saward, Eleanor L Procter, William J A Mode, Carla Baker, John Hough, Neil C Williams, Harry Rossington, Ian Varley
Elite football is associated with the increased risk of illness, although targeted supplementation can reduce illness risk. This study assessed the effects of a supplement containing turmeric root within a black pepper and fat-soluble blend, vitamin C and vitamin D, on upper respiratory symptoms (URS), gastrointestinal symptoms (GIS), muscle soreness, and markers of inflammation and gut permeability in elite male footballers. Twenty-three footballers completed 3 weeks of no intervention (CON), followed by 16 weeks of daily consuming 60 mL of a commercially available supplement containing raw turmeric root (17...
January 12, 2024: Nutrients