Is physical performance affected by non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs use? A systematic review and meta-analysis

CONCLUSION: The data of the present meta-analysis indicate that NSAID use is ineffective in improving resistance performance and muscle strength, as well as exercise recovery. When considering the practical application of using NSAIDs to improve exercise capacity and strength gains, the present data supports that consumption of analgesic drugs as an endurance performance enhancer or as a muscle anabolic must not be recommended.PMID:37252825 | DOI:10.1080/00913847.2023.2220439

Source: The Physician and Sportsmedicine Online - May 30, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Gabriel Moraes de Oliveira Fernando Augusto Barcelos Andrade Andr é Bahia Pereira Rodrigo Silva Viza Henrique Fernandes Gerspacher Mateus da Costa Monteiro Helton Oliveira Campos Lucas Rios Drummond Laura Hora Rios Leite C ândido Celso Coimbra Source Type: research