17/02/2025
Athletes food for thought!
The NSAID (non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs such as Ibuprofen, naproxen and diclofenac etc) debate seems to have reared its head again recently in many ultra running online groups and forums.
Here’s an old post sharing the position stand of the International Society of Sports Nutrition.
Widespread use as well as prophylactic use of NSAIDS should ALWAYS be discouraged, whilst active EDUCATION on the risks and contraindications should be encouraged.
Many race organisers including the UTMB are now taking this stance.
Although this position stand referenced single stage ultra marathons, I’ve certainly had experience of this creeping into the majority of endurance events at all levels of ability and performance.
