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NSAIDs Can Help Decrease Inflammation and Pain but Impact Muscle Gains

November 4, 2018 / 2 minutes of reading

NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) including ibuprofen, naproxen, diclofenac, celecoxib and indomethacin can decrease pain. Take them for the shortest possible time as they can be harmful. Should you use NSAIDs? If you must get back to work ASAP then consider the risks vs. benefits. Talk to your pharmacist and physician (MD). NSAIDs can Help Decrease Pain from: Acute ligament sprain – use for < 5 days. NSAIDs reduce pain and swelling so you can return to activity faster. Osteoarthritis (cartilage …

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Protein Before Bed for Greater Muscle Gains?

October 16, 2015 / 2 minutes of reading

A recently published study found a protein rich snack before bedtime led to greater gains in muscle mass, strength, and type II muscle fiber size in young men participating in a resistance training program. Yet a closer look at the details of this study suggest the timing (before bed) might not matter at all. In this study 44 young men were given a supplement containing 27.5 grams of casein and 15 grams of carbohydrate or a placebo that contained no protein, carbs or …

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