Oh, those stiff joints and achy muscles! For those of us who are sick of feeling beat up after a solid workout, or if we’re worried about being too sore when starting (or restarting) exercise for the first time, here’s a strategy backed by science: the combo of two amazing supplements, MSI Support and Cell Rescue from Mountain Peak Nutritionals!
Delayed onset muscle soreness aka DOMS, or post-workout soreness, usually starts 24-48 hours after doing physical labor our bodies aren’t used to; things like downhill running, weightlifting, or just starting fresh from a long break that squashed our progress. What’s happening is microscopic tears in soft tissue, like muscle, create a buildup of inflammatory breakdown waste, which not only hurts, but makes us less likely to keep exercising, or even think we’re injured, even if we’re not! But the ingredients in MSI Support and Cell Rescue help to break up these painful waste products so we can move more freely and stick to our plans!
On their own, each supplement is loaded with herbal extracts, enzymes, vitamins, and minerals that help kickstart natural recovery. MSI Support and Cell Rescue are immune and full-body support supplements that help with soreness and inflammation, especially from pushing too hard during exercise. MSI Support is all about calming those achy muscles and joints, while Cell Rescue floods the body antioxidants, repairs tissues, and even supports gut health. Put them together, and you've got a tremendous combo for athletes or anyone getting active who's battling the dreaded DOMS!
A huge eye-opener for anyone who normally pops an NSAID after DOMS sets in, is that this powerhouse combo can be safer alternative to NSAIDs, with research highlighting reduced side effects, like digestive or liver problems or even inhibiting muscle growth, making this a natural alternative for holistic pain management, rather than just simply suppressing symptoms.
Let’s break down the more scientific bits. Elevated inflammation markers, like creatinine kinase (CK), cyclo-oxygenase-2 (COX-2), prostaglandins, and interleukins, are included in what creates the stiffness, tenderness, and reduced strength we experience with DOMS. Both MSI Support and Cell Rescue together address these markers and symptoms through overlapping and unique ingredients, working cooperatively to pull the levers in the body’s inflammatory pathways, enhance bioavailability so the body knows what to do with the ingredients, and promote tissue healing so we can bounce back from a tough gym session.
Now we should discuss some ingredients more. Bromelain, boswellia, turmeric, devil's claw, protease, and serrapeptase amplify anti-inflammatory and proteolytic effects. Proteolytic is a term for breaking down specific proteins with enzymes. These carefully chosen and research-backed ingredients work from different angles to reduce pain signals caused by COX-2 and other compounds responsible for the pain we feel.
The fascinating thing about herbs (roots, leaves, bark, rhizomes, flowers, fruits, etc.) is that each one on its own has many actions that lead to an ultimate goal; in this case, we want pain relief. For example, turmeric not only has constituents (active ingredients in the plant) that reduce pain by inhibiting COX-2, but it can improve cholesterol by modulating arachidonic acid (omega-6 which gets overloaded in the western diet) and smothers reactive oxygen species (in other words turmeric is a strong antioxidant). When we add black pepper, ginger, and bromelain, the turmeric is super charged, so our bodies take it readily. Not only that but those activating herbs have a long list of their own actions! This article would be a mile long if we broke down every ingredient, so, let’s just talk about what you need to know next!
Without further ado, here’s the dosing info for our new workout buddies, MSI Support and Cell Rescue:
For post-workout soreness, take MSI Support (2 capsules) and Cell Rescue (1-2 capsules) as needed, ideally 30 minutes before or 2 hours after meals to improve absorption. Start with lower doses to figure out how you tolerate it and use after exercise when soreness is usually worst about 24-48 hours later. Combine for up to 3-6 days following intense sessions, but do not exceed recommended servings.
Bonus Tip: Personal trainers will often tell you that when you start any new routine, only increase your baseline about 5% every week, so you don’t burn out, suffer injuries, or have to deal with severe post-workout soreness that stops you in your tracks. So, if your baseline is at couch-level (no judgement), start with only a few minutes a day of walking and light stretching and increase from there, rather than entering a power-lifting competition at the local meathead association! Your body will thank you.
Important: Those who want to start these supplements, or any new exercise or nutritional strategy, should consult a healthcare professional first. Supplements are not intended to treat or cure conditions. Monitor for side effects like mild digestive upset, and avoid if pregnant, breastfeeding, and/or on blood thinners or SSRI/MAOI medications, due to possible interactions or other negative effects. While rare for healthy adults, if side effects do occur, immediately stop the use of supplements and consult your doctor. Never start any new supplement or exercise routine without talking to your healthcare provider for guidance and to make sure it’s safe and effective for you.
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