Inflammation
7 articles
RecoveryOctober 13, 2026 · 13 MIN
Grounding (Earthing) for Athletic Recovery: Electron Transfer, Cortisol, and Inflammation
Grounding or earthing involves direct skin contact with the earth's surface to facilitate electron transfer, with emerging research suggesting effects on cortisol rhythms, inflammatory markers like CRP and white blood cells, and DOMS reduction. We assess the evidence quality and practical applications for athletes.
RecoveryOctober 7, 2026 · 11 MIN
Whole-Body Cryotherapy for Athletic Recovery: What the Evidence Actually Shows
Whole-body cryotherapy exposes athletes to temperatures as low as -140°C for 2–3 minutes. The science behind inflammation reduction and muscle repair is more nuanced — and more limited — than the marketing suggests.
RecoveryOctober 2, 2026 · 11 MIN
Curcumin for Exercise Recovery: How Turmeric Fights Inflammation and DOMS
Curcumin supplementation at 500mg-1g with piperine reduces exercise-induced DOMS by 25-30% and suppresses NF-κB inflammatory signaling. Learn about bioavailability solutions, optimal dosing protocols, and how curcumin compares to NSAIDs for athletic recovery.
RecoverySeptember 27, 2026 · 12 MIN
Day-by-Day Tissue Repair Timeline After a 100K Ultramarathon
A 100K ultramarathon inflicts quantifiable damage across every tissue system — from creatine kinase levels spiking to 10,000-50,000 U/L at 24-48 hours to immune suppression lasting 2-72 hours post-race. This evidence-based recovery timeline maps the repair process from hour 1 through week 6 and shows exactly when each system is ready for training load.
RecoveryJuly 25, 2026 · 8 MIN
Contrast Therapy for Athletes: Ice Bath vs Heat vs Alternating Both
Ice baths and saunas each have strong evidence individually — but contrast therapy (alternating cold and heat) produces unique circulatory effects that neither approach achieves alone. Here's what the research says and how to structure a protocol.
NutritionJuly 4, 2026 · 7 MIN
Omega-3 and Fish Oil for Endurance Athletes: A Complete Evidence Review
Omega-3 fatty acids reduce post-exercise inflammation, improve heart function, and may directly enhance VO2max. Here's what the evidence shows, the optimal dose, and what most athletes miss about sourcing.
RecoveryJune 18, 2026 · 6 MIN
Ice Baths and Cold Water Immersion: What the Science Actually Says
Cold water immersion is one of the most debated recovery tools in sport. Here's a clear breakdown of what the research shows — and when it helps or hurts adaptation.