I don't know what you ae talking about. Ibuprofen is an analgesic/pain reliever. I take it to relieve a headache or flu symptoms. It is not a pep pill, it is not an ergogenic aid and, like most other drugs cannot be fooled around with safely.Iankatz said:Does it hurt or help?
It really depends on the reason for taking it. If it is for occational pain, then it can be helpful. But to use it as a crutch to mask poor training or lifestyle habits, then it an hurt. There are also research studies out there that indicate that the cronic use of NSAIDs inhibit the body's natural recovery and rebuilding process after hard training.Iankatz said:Does it hurt or help?
Agree 100%. I read an article about this not too long ago. It seems that when one does rigorous workouts that results in DOMS it is best NOT to take it as it will block certain receptor sites and inhibit recovery. Not a very smart thing to do.in.10.city said:It really depends on the reason for taking it. If it is for occasional pain, then it can be helpful. But to use it as a crutch to mask poor training or lifestyle habits, then it will hurt. There are also research studies out there that indicate that the cronic use of NSAIDs inhibit the body's natural recovery and rebuilding process after hard training.
Doctor Morbius said:Agree 100%. I read an article about this not too long ago. It seems that when one does rigorous workouts that results in DOMS it is best NOT to take it as it will block certain receptor sites and inhibit recovery. Not a very smart thing to do.
Basically if somebody is exercising too hard,
1) They aren't conditioned enough to handle it yet ... and...
2) They need to back off and find the proper balance of exercise and recovery
I only take ibuprofin for migraines, sinus headaches and the occasional flare up of gout.
Doctor Morbius said:Agree 100%. I read an article about this not too long ago. It seems that when one does rigorous workouts that results in DOMS it is best NOT to take it as it will block certain receptor sites and inhibit recovery. Not a very smart thing to do.
Basically if somebody is exercising too hard,
1) They aren't conditioned enough to handle it yet ... and...
2) They need to back off and find the proper balance of exercise and recovery
I only take ibuprofin for migraines, sinus headaches and the occasional flare up of gout.
Gliders, are you asking me or the original poster? I'm not confusing the two. I was talking about IBUPROFEN or Advil. Pseudoephedrine has it's own demons.Gilders said:I also read the other day that it can provide the unwanted side-effect (as opposed to the "oh pleeeeease can I have that" wanted one...duh) of stripping away the mucous layer within the gut, so not to good for those with sensitive digestive systems.
Are you, per chance, confusing ibuprofen for headache/cold products containing pseudoephedrine?
Doctor Morbius said:Agree 100%. I read an article about this not too long ago. It seems that when one does rigorous workouts that results in DOMS it is best NOT to take it as it will block certain receptor sites and inhibit recovery. Not a very smart thing to do.
Basically if somebody is exercising too hard,
1) They aren't conditioned enough to handle it yet ... and...
2) They need to back off and find the proper balance of exercise and recovery
I only take ibuprofin for migraines, sinus headaches and the occasional flare up of gout.
Doctor Morbius said:Gliders, are you asking me or the original poster? I'm not confusing the two. I was talking about IBUPROFEN or Advil. Pseudoephedrine has it's own demons.
Ibuprofen can be beneficial when taken to reduce the inflammitory effect of an injury, such as a sprain, strain or other musculoskeletal injuries. This also insinuates a short-term scenario on the rare (hopefully) occasion that you incur an injury that is unusual to cycling.Iankatz said:Does it hurt or help?
Iankatz said:Does it hurt or help?
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