NSAIDS

Dr. Andy Galpin: The Optimal Diet, Supplement, & Recovery Protocol for Peak Performance

FoundMyFitness

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs that can blunt exercise adaptations and should not be used routinely to get through training; acceptable for acute, severe pain.

Season Finale: Tons of New Meta-Analyses and Q&A Catch-Up (Episode 46)

Stronger By Science

Including ibuprofen and naproxen, shown to inhibit hypertrophy in healthy young subjects due to COX-2 inhibition, but may improve it in older or high-inflammation subjects by normalizing inflammatory levels.

Tim Ferriss on Ketosis, Microbiome, Lyme Disease, and Biomarkers

FoundMyFitness

Glycogen Loading, Lower Back Pain, PowerBuilding, and Physical Culture with Ben Pollack (Episode 28)

Stronger By Science

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, mentioned as potentially compromising long-term strength and hypertrophy outcomes if taken before training, despite improving recovery.

Elbow: discussion + exam with orthopedic surgeon, Alton Barron, M.D.

Peter Attia MD

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, commonly used as a first-line treatment for elbow pain.