Archive for June, 2008

Combining pain relievers with weight training may increase muscle strength

Taking ibuprofen and acetaminophen on daily basis while weight lifting may increase muscle mass and strength, says new research by Ball State University.
A study of male and female participants found that taking regular daily doses of one of the two pain relievers may substantially increase the amount of quadriceps muscle mass and strength during three [...]

Ibuprofen and acetaminophen shown to increase muscle mass

Taking daily recommended dosages of ibuprofen and acetaminophen caused a substantially greater increase over placebo in the amount of quadriceps muscle mass and muscle strength gained during three months of regular weight lifting, in a study by physiologists at the Human Performance Laboratory, Ball State University.
Dr. Chad Carroll, a postdoctoral fellow working with Dr. Todd [...]