Painkiller or vitamin: do they sabotage your workout recovery?
NCT ID NCT07472244
First seen Mar 20, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 7 times
Summary
This study looks at whether taking vitamin C or ibuprofen affects how muscles adapt after tough exercise. 52 healthy adults will do leg exercises and take either supplements or a placebo. The goal is to see if these common supplements reduce the natural protective effect that prevents soreness after repeated workouts.
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University of Bath
RECRUITINGBath, United Kingdom
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