Study finds OTC ibuprofen doesn't block muscle growth from weight training

Researchers tested whether over-the-counter ibuprofen interferes with muscle building during resistance training and found it has minimal impact on the biological mechanisms that drive hypertrophy. The finding matters for fitness enthusiasts and supplement makers: it suggests casual painkiller use won't sabotage workout gains, though questions remain about higher doses or chronic use.

Originaltitel: Limited effect of over-the-counter doses of ibuprofen on mechanisms regulating muscle hypertrophy during resistance training in young adults