Turmeric Vs. Ibuprofen

Turmeric Vs. Ibuprofen: Which One Is More Effective For Post-Workout Inflammation & Pain?

For years, I’ve used Ibuprofen after heavy lifting and high-intensity workouts to reduce inflammation and pain. Taking ibuprofen however, has always been a secondary measure. Supplementing with products proven to help reduce exercise-induced muscle soreness such as L-Glutamine, BCAAs and Whey Protein Isolate is always the first plan of action. However, when the extra plates came out, so does the Ibuprofen. That is until I found out about Turmeric.
Should You Take Ibuprofen After A Workout - Swolverine

Should You Take Ibuprofen After Your Workout? The Answer May Surprise You

Taking ibuprofen before or after a workout seems harmless. I mean, I’ve done it, you’ve probably done it, and nearly 70 percent of endurance athletes surveyed about NSAID use say they down the pills before or after training sessions, too. Unfortunately, if you’re masking your pain and popping pills in order to avoid a completely natural physiological response to pain from exercise and activity in the first place, emerging research suggests you may be doing more harm than good.