Originally Posted by
Sekhem
I wouldn't get in the habit of using advil or tylenol regularly. there are studies that show that they can inhibit muscle recovery post exercise. In endurance atheletes, chronic use increases inflamatory markers. In some people they can negatively influence kidney function and may be connected to hyponatremia. I don't use them at all.
I once read that you get stronger when the body repairs the minute muscle damage incurred during exercise. By inhibiting inflamation, anti-inflamatories reduce the training effect. Makes sense.