Can Turmeric or Curcumin Help Athletes Recover Faster?

Feb 19, 2025
 

The TLDR:

  • Sport physios, Strength Coaches, and Athletic Trainers are always looking for ways to get their athletes to recover faster.
  • We have covered the positive effects of turmeric, which contains curcurmin, in our CEU courses for physical therapy, especially for those with osteoarthritis.
  • A newĀ systematic reviewĀ shows some promising data that curcumin dosed at 1-4 grams per day may accelerate athletic recovery. More research is needed on timing, Dosing, and what athletes reap the best gains.

If you like what you see here, check out our board-approved continuing education courses for PTs. We cover topics like:

- Nutrition interventions for chronic diseases (e.g., obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases)

- Advanced nutritional strategies to support physical therapy for patients with metabolic disorders

- Case studies demonstrating successful integration of nutrition into physical therapy care plans

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