Table 1
Summary of methodology and search for information.
| Systematic reviews/ meta-analysis | Randomised clinical trials | Narrative reviews | Total | |
| Pathophysiology of the injury | 2 | 18 | 25 | 45 |
| Nutritional intervention in sports injuries | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Injury supplements | ||||
| a) Whey Protein | 3 | 8 | 13 | 24 |
| b) Creatine | 3 | 5 | 3 | 11 |
| c) Curcumin | 9 | 9 | 7 | 25 |
| d) HMB | 6 | 14 | 10 | 30 |
| e) Omega 3 | 0 | 11 | 7 | 28 |
| f) Tart cherry extract | 0 | 10 | 5 | 15 |
| g) Vitamin D | 2 | 11 | 6 | 19 |
| Total of articles included | 202 |
