http://athleteinthecity.com Get Fit in New York City Tue, 05 Jan 2010 23:44:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 http://athleteinthecity.com/2009/10/19/painkillers-and-training/ http://athleteinthecity.com/2009/10/19/painkillers-and-training/#comments Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:00:53 +0000 admin http://athleteinthecity.com/2009/10/19/painkillers-and-training/ The New York Times has a really interesting article on the usage and affects of ibuprofen on ultramarathoners.  It turns out that 60-85% of marathoners in the noted studies were using painkillers, and NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs).  It turns out they showed more inflammation and mild kidney impairment.Doesn’t sound particularly encouraging.  As always buyer beware when it comes to supplements, and best to stick to food and diet based methods to affect the body…

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