Best Supplements for Reduced Muscle Soreness
Ranked by research evidence. Compare 14 supplements across 17 papers from the biomedical literature, with effect direction, evidence strength, and dose range for each.
Top picks by evidence
- Very low evidence3 studies
Across 3 studies, the evidence for tart cherry supplementation reducing muscle soreness is neutral, with no studies reporting statistically significant benefits. The predominant effect size was small, but all findings were non-significant. The most-studied population was athletes (adult male soccer players and recreational cyclists), with a median study duration of 7 days, and no clear dose range or form emerged as consistently effective.
14 supplements
- Very lowtart cherryAcross 3 studies, the evidence for tart cherry supplementation reducing muscle soreness is neutral, with no studies reporting statistically significant benefits. The predominant effect size was small, but all findings were non-significant. The most-studied population was athletes (adult male soccer players and recreational cyclists), with a median study duration of 7 days, and no clear dose range or form emerged as consistently effective.3 neutral3 studies