Alternatives to NSAIDs in sports---anti-inflammatory foods
- Rachel Cutts
- Jul 22, 2020
- 2 min read
Updated: Aug 31, 2020
Supplements that are helpful include krill oil, probiotics and tumeric to reduce inflammation in the body and immune health.
Muscle soreness is the primary symptom in which athletes use NSAIDs to reduce or eliminate
Adverse side effects of NSAIDs include: Mood changes, stomach ulcers, osteoporosis, Impaired wound healing, increased appetite, weight gain, depression, gastric ulcers, gastrointestinal bleeding, increased risk of infection, fluid retention edema, fat deposits in face, chest, upper back and stomach
Instead try Increasing your intake of fruits & veggies by eat the rainbow! An array of colored fruits and vegetables will provide plenty of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. For instance kale, red onions, and grapes provide quercetin. Eat plant and/or fish sources of Omega 3's and vitamin D such as walnuts, salmon and eggs.
Supplements that are helpful include krill oil, probiotics and turmeric to reduce inflammation in the body and immune health.
Take aways
NSAIDs have potential negative side effects that outweigh their benefits.
Safer and healthier alternatives to NSAIDs are eating a diet that is high in antioxidants.
Supplements with anti-inflammatory properties can be used in conjunction with food to decrease pain and inflammation.
'Let thy food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food' - Hippocrates (400 BC)
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