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Athletic performance recovery

Musculoskeletal system / Athletic Conditions

Related Conditions: Athletic performance

Supplements for Oral Use

  • Vitamin C RatingRatingRatingRating

    Vitamin C is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals; alleviates pain; maintains muscle strength; accelerates recovery; enhances immune system; prevents post physical activity infections; alleviates muscle soreness; helps to maintain muscle mass. Take 0.5-4.0 g of vitamin C daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Beta-sitosterol RatingRatingRating

    Beta-sitosterol enhances immune system; prevents post physical activity infections. Take 75-150 mg of beta-sitosterol daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Colostrum RatingRatingRating

    Colostrum accelerates recovery. Take 40-60 g of colostrum daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Eleuthero root RatingRatingRating

    Eleuthero root enhances immune system; prevents post physical activity infections. Take 1.5-3.0 g of eleuthero root daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Glutamine RatingRatingRating

    Glutamine enhances immune system; prevents post physical activity colds and infections. Take 2.5-5.0 g of glutamine daily, in divided doses, between meals, for many months.

  • Soy protein RatingRatingRating

    Soy protein contains protein; accelerates recovery. Take 40-60 g of soy protein daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Vitamin E RatingRatingRating

    Vitamin E is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals; alleviates muscle soreness; accelerates recovery; accelerates tissue healing; accelerates tissue repair. Take 400-800 IU of vitamin E daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Supplements for Topical Use

  • Arnica RatingRating

    Arnica alleviates pain; accelerates recovery. Apply arnica containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Cayenne RatingRating

    Cayenne alleviates pain. Apply cayenne topical cream, containing 0.025–0.075% capsaicin, as suggested on the label.

  • Eucalyptus oil Rating

    Eucalyptus oil is an anti-inflammatory; alleviates pain; alleviates muscle soreness. Apply a few drops of pure or diluted eucalyptus oil topically, many times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Horse chestnut Rating

    Horse chestnut is an anti-inflammatory; alleviates muscle soreness. Apply 2% of aescin containing horse chestnut topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

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