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Does caffeine ease muscle soreness more in men than women? One trial found a larger reduction in men; a meta-analysis found less soreness at 48 hours

Oct 27
3 min read

After a hard session that leaves you sore for days, caffeine is often suggested as a way to dull the ache and get a better workout in while recovering. Caffeine has been proposed to help block the pain associated with delayed-onset muscle soreness. Two questions follow: does it reduce soreness at all, and do men and women respond differently?

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