Muscle Soreness / Inflammation

Why it happens

  • Intense physical activity leads to oxidative stress, tissue damage, and inflammation
  • Chronic inflammation impedes the healing process
  • Muscle micro-tears occur during training

strategies & Actions

  • Include anti-inflammatory foods daily. Consume protein and carbohydrates within 30 minutes to 2 hours post-training/injury

 

  • Use cold exposure (cryotherapy) or heat therapy to manage swelling and circulation

 

  • Use Tart Cherry Extract to reduce muscle soreness (DOMS)

FOOD SOURCES

  • Omega-3 Fatty Acids (EPA/DHA)

 

  • Turmeric/Curcumin

 

  • Ginger

 

  • Berries

 

  • Leafy greens

 

  • Dark chocolate (70%+)

 

  • Lean protein (1.2–2.0 g/kg/day)

 

  • Tart Cherry Extract

 

  • Magnesium (300–400 mg/day)

TIMING RECOMMENDATION

Omega-3s (EPA/DHA)

  • 2-4 grams per day

Curcumin

  • 500-1,000 mg daily, taken with meals for absorption, or post-workout

 

Tart Cherry Extract

  • 500-1,000 mg post-workout to reduce Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)

 

Magnesium

  • 300-400 mg before bedtime for muscle relaxation

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Muscle Soreness / Inflammation

Why it happens

  • Intense physical activity leads to oxidative stress, tissue damage, and inflammation
  • Chronic inflammation impedes the healing process
  • Muscle micro-tears occur during training

strategies & Actions

  • Include anti-inflammatory foods daily. Consume protein and carbohydrates within 30 minutes to 2 hours post-training/injury

 

  • Use cold exposure (cryotherapy) or heat therapy to manage swelling and circulation

 

  • Use Tart Cherry Extract to reduce muscle soreness (DOMS)

FOOD SOURCES

  • Omega-3 Fatty Acids (EPA/DHA)

 

  • Turmeric/Curcumin

 

  • Ginger

 

  • Berries

 

  • Leafy greens

 

  • Dark chocolate (70%+)

 

  • Lean protein (1.2–2.0 g/kg/day)

 

  • Tart Cherry Extract

 

  • Magnesium (300–400 mg/day)

TIMING RECOMMENDATION

Omega-3s (EPA/DHA)

  • 2-4 grams per day

Curcumin

  • 500-1,000 mg daily, taken with meals for absorption, or post-workout

 

Tart Cherry Extract

  • 500-1,000 mg post-workout to reduce Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)

 

Magnesium

  • 300-400 mg before bedtime for muscle relaxation

Recover your

BODY

JOIN THE WAITLIST