Although no studies have assessed powdered fruits and vegetables alone, several have measured the impact of polyphenol-rich foods, drinks, and concentrates – including powdered fruit and vegetable supplements – on exercise recovery and muscle damage. These products had minimal effects on markers of inflammation, muscle damage, and strength, and provided only minor relief for muscle soreness and recovery. Also, due to the high risk of study bias, the quality of evidence was considered moderate to very low. There's no evidence that these supplements directly enhance athletic performance, either.[1][2][3]
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