Painkillers Boost Muscle Mass Among Weight-Traini... (on. In conjunction the participants w...)

Navigation Links

Biology News Medicine News Biology Products Medicine Products Biology Definition Medicine Definition Biology Technology Medicine Technology Biology Dictionary Medicine Dictionary

HOME >> MEDICINE >> NEWS

Painkillers Boost Muscle Mass Among Weight-Training Elderly

Date:4/6/2008

on.

In conjunction, the participants were randomly divided into an acetaminophen group, an ibuprofen group or a placebo group.

The two drugs were consumed at recommended daily dosage levels, as noted on current over-the-counter packaging.

To the research team's surprise, an analysis of muscle tissue samples taken before and after revealed that while the placebo group experienced a 7 percent growth in muscle mass and strength, those taking either acetaminophen or ibuprofen experienced an even greater gain -- 40 percent to 60 percent more.

Trappe theorized that the two drugs could be provoking the body to overcompensate for an initial blocking of the enzyme any muscle needs to grow -- prompting muscles to send out fresh and powerful signals demanding even more enzyme than the body would normally produce.

"But as of now, we just don't know," Trappe said. And he cautioned against anyone running out to down over-the-counter drugs of any kind before further research is conducted.

In the meantime, David Bassett Jr., a professor of exercise science at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, hailed the reputation of the physiology lab that conducted the research and described the finding as "within the realm of believability."

"A 7 percent increase in strength and mass based on resistance training alone doesn't strike me as that great of a gain, relative to other similar studies," he noted. "But I do think it is a new and pretty significant finding that these two drugs would bring about a greater increase than otherwise."

"It's important," Bassett added, "because some even make the case that resistance training among the elderly is almost more important than aerobic training, because weight training can significantly improve functional strength and the ability to carry out the activities of daily independent living."

However, Bassett pointed out that despite the apparent absence of s
'/>"/>

1

GOOD

Page: 1 2 3
Related medicine news :

1. Why dont painkillers work for people with fibromyalgia?
2. Antidepressants and painkillers - a dangerous combination
3. Morphine Painkillers Wont Impair Driving
4. Acupuncture Cuts Need for Post-Op Painkillers
5. Vioxx Settlement Puts Painkillers Back in the Spotlight
6. Minorities Less Likely to Get Powerful Painkillers in ER
7. NSAIDs: Painkillers, inflammation inhibitors, anti-cancer drugs and new de-methylating agents
8. New treatment boosts muscle function in myasthenia gravis
9. Heavy Drinking Boosts Stroke Risk for Chinese Men
10. Longer ambulance journeys boost death risk for seriously ill patients
11. Traffic Fumes Plus Genes Boosts Kids Asthma Risk

Post Your Comments:

Related Image:

Painkillers Boost Muscle Mass Among Weight-Training Elderly

Breaking Medicine News(10 mins):Health News:Secure-24 and ATMP Consulting Group Launch Partnership for Private Practice Physicians to Meet IT and Electronic Medical Record Standards 2 Health News:Secure-24 and ATMP Consulting Group Launch Partnership for Private Practice Physicians to Meet IT and Electronic Medical Record Standards 3 Health News:Washington Regional Partners with U.S. Preventive Medicine to Bring a New Level of Preventive Health Care Services to Northwest Arkansas 2 Health News:Washington Regional Partners with U.S. Preventive Medicine to Bring a New Level of Preventive Health Care Services to Northwest Arkansas 3 Health News:Lilly Announces the First 300-unit Vial of Insulin 2 Health News:Lilly Announces the First 300-unit Vial of Insulin 3 Health News:Lilly Announces the First 300-unit Vial of Insulin 4 Health News:Industry Coalition Reissues Advisory Against Use of Dietary Supplements as Swine Flu Remedy, Cure 2 Health News:Industry Coalition Reissues Advisory Against Use of Dietary Supplements as Swine Flu Remedy, Cure 3

[0] Secure-24 and ATMP Consulting Group Launch Partnership for Private Practice Physicians to Meet IT and Electronic Medical Record Standards [1] Washington Regional Partners with U.S. Preventive Medicine to Bring a New Level of Preventive Health Care Services to Northwest Arkansas [0] Lilly Announces the First 300-unit Vial of Insulin [1] Industry Coalition Reissues Advisory Against Use of Dietary Supplements as Swine Flu Remedy, Cure [0] Nearly 3 Million Doses of H1N1 Vaccine Allocated to Pennsylvania since Start of Vaccination Effort

Arizona Technology Enterprises (AzTE) Hosts the ASU Tech Forum for the Investment Community Society for Women's Health Research and MITA Promote Greater Awareness of Medical Imaging to Diagnose Women's Coronary Artery Disease Back by Popular Demand! DIAKADI Body Announces Its Spring Edition of Outdoor Boot Camps 2 gene mutations linked to most common brain cancers -- and longer survival GlideScope(R) Ranger Video Laryngoscope by Verathon(R) Awarded Airworthiness Certification by U.S. Army The Ensign Group, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter 2008 Earnings of $0.38 per Share; Issues 2009 Guidance

Breaking Medicine Technology:VidaySalud.com(TM) Reaches 1,000,000 Page Views In its First Six Months of Operation 2 The Epilepsy Research Foundation and Milken Family Foundation Announce Prestigious Translational Research Grants for Two Pioneering Epilepsy Therapies 2 The Epilepsy Research Foundation and Milken Family Foundation Announce Prestigious Translational Research Grants for Two Pioneering Epilepsy Therapies 3 The Epilepsy Research Foundation and Milken Family Foundation Announce Prestigious Translational Research Grants for Two Pioneering Epilepsy Therapies 4 The Epilepsy Research Foundation and Milken Family Foundation Announce Prestigious Translational Research Grants for Two Pioneering Epilepsy Therapies 5 For Treatment of Metastatic Colorectal Cancer, Avastin Will Face Increasing Competition From Erbitux in Europe, Most Notably in Spain 2 For Treatment of Metastatic Colorectal Cancer, Avastin Will Face Increasing Competition From Erbitux in Europe, Most Notably in Spain 3 Prostate Net Announces 3A Release of La Prostata Red The Prostate Net En Espanol 57016 1 Prostate Net Announces 3A Release of La Prostata Red The Prostate Net En Espanol 57016 2 NCCN Holds Oncology Research Best Practices Conference 57014 1 NCCN Holds Oncology Research Best Practices Conference 57014 2 NCCN Holds Oncology Research Best Practices Conference 57014 3 David Duncan Has a Prescription for American Health Care 57012 1 David Duncan Has a Prescription for American Health Care 57012 2 David Duncan Has a Prescription for American Health Care 57012 3

[0] VidaySalud.com(TM) Reaches 1,000,000 Page Views In its First Six Months of Operation [0] The Epilepsy Research Foundation and Milken Family Foundation Announce Prestigious Translational Research Grants for Two Pioneering Epilepsy Therapies [0] For Treatment of Metastatic Colorectal Cancer, Avastin Will Face Increasing Competition From Erbitux in Europe, Most Notably in Spain

Other Medicine Technology:Tart Cherries May Reduce Inflammation, Lower Risk for Type 2 Diabetes & Heart Disease 2 Tart Cherries May Reduce Inflammation, Lower Risk for Type 2 Diabetes & Heart Disease 3 Rib-X Pharmaceuticals to Present at 10th Annual Superbugs & Superdrugs Conference 2

Tart Cherries May Reduce Inflammation, Lower Risk for Type 2 Diabetes & Heart Disease Rib-X Pharmaceuticals to Present at 10th Annual Superbugs & Superdrugs Conference

Medicine Products:

TRIVEX™ System Varicose Vein Treatment Velo 2000 Chart Projector Burton PD Meter SSD-900 Ultrasound Console

Painkillers Boost Muscle Mass Among Weight-Traini...(on. In conjunction the participants w...),Health