Muscle Recovery Research Analysis

Q: Why you shouldn't be always taking antioxidants, especially if you want to build muscle

A recent study suggests that, because increased oxidation is required to repair (and thus build) damaged muscle cells, antioxidant supplements could hamper your muscle-building efforts.

Brady Holmer, BS, PhD(c)

Muscle Recovery

•Last Updated: August 16 2022

Muscle recovery refers to a reduction in muscle soreness or a return of a muscle’s range of motion, strength, or power to normal levels after fatiguing exercise or muscle damage. Muscle recovery is associated with reductions in markers of muscle damage and inflammation.