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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hydroxy-what?

If you ever watch late-nite TV, you’ve probably seen these commercials for amazing weight loss supplement that will – you know – change your life. This particular one seems to be changing more than people imagined. You know the moral of the story right? No pain no gain, and there are no shortcuts in life, etc etc.

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