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Episode 3602:
Christian Finn explains how over-the-counter pain killers taken after training may affect muscle growth, walking through three studies that reach very different conclusions. A short-term study found high doses blunted protein synthesis after exercise, a longer study in older adults found faster gains, and a moderate-dose study found no effect either way. He concludes that dose matters, and that regular high doses are worth avoiding for anyone focused on fitness and strength training.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://muscleevo.net/do-pain-killers-affect-muscle-growth/
Quotes to ponder:
"In simple terms, your muscles grow larger when protein synthesis is greater than protein breakdown."
"However, there is mounting evidence that high doses may extinguish the fire that sparks muscle growth after exercise."
"Large doses taken on a regular basis could easily add up to a negative impact on muscle growth in the long run."
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