Integrating polyphenols and exercise in cancer prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation: cellular and molecular mechanisms linking the injury–recovery–musculoskeletal resilience axis - Report - MDSpire

Integrating polyphenols and exercise in cancer prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation: cellular and molecular mechanisms linking the injury–recovery–musculoskeletal resilience axis

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  • Sen Lin

  • Mengrui Bi

  • July 10, 2026

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Clinical Report: Combining Polyphenols and Physical Activity for Cancer Prevention

Overview

This review discusses the effects of exercise and polyphenol supplementation in enhancing musculoskeletal resilience and recovery in cancer patients. It highlights the cellular and molecular mechanisms through which these interventions mitigate treatment-related damage and promote functional recovery.

Background

Cancer treatments often lead to musculoskeletal integrity loss, impacting recovery and quality of life. Recent evidence suggests that integrating exercise with polyphenol supplementation can enhance recovery by modulating oxidative stress and inflammation, as indicated by various studies.

Data Highlights

No numerical data or trial data provided in the article.

Key Findings

  • Combining exercise with polyphenol supplementation can prevent tissue injury and promote recovery.
  • Polyphenols such as curcumin, resveratrol, and quercetin modulate oxidative stress and inflammation.
  • Exercise activates pathways that enhance protein synthesis and mitochondrial biogenesis.
  • Polyphenols suppress NF-κB and pro-inflammatory cytokines, aiding recovery.
  • Nutrition plays a critical role in tissue resilience and recovery efficiency during rehabilitation, as supported by recent findings.

Clinical Implications

Clinicians should consider the integration of polyphenol supplementation with exercise regimens to support musculoskeletal health during and after cancer treatment, based on the findings presented.

Conclusion

This review provides a framework for strategies that combine exercise and polyphenols to optimize rehabilitation outcomes in cancer care.

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