Peanut Butter And Whine

Why does it feel like your legs are made of concrete the morning after a heavy session? We’ve all been there. While soreness is often a badge of honor, lingering inflammation is just a bottleneck for your next workout. You can keep popping over-the-counter painkillers, but the science is increasingly leaning toward plant-based alternatives that actually work with your biology. Via Unsplash The Golden Standard of Spices It’s no wonder turmeric has become so popular. Curcumin – the primary compound found within – has an incredibly strong anti-inflammatory effect. However, very few are using this ingredient correctly. Sprinkling some powdered turmeric on your scrambled eggs isn’t going to do much to improve your muscle recovery. High concentration supplements will be needed along with iperine – found in Black Pepper – which acts as a bioavailability enhancer. Research shows it decreases markers of muscle damage, but only if your body can actually absorb it. To increase the absorption of turmeric it is best taken with…