This article has been consolidated into our practical guide to nutrition for muscle recovery. The updated guide covers the basics of sufficient food, protein, carbohydrate and fluids, and why supplements or particular foods cannot guarantee faster healing or reduce inflammation on demand.

Read Nutrition for Muscle Recovery: What Really Matters. For a separate look at supplement evidence and safety, see Supplements: Evidence, Safety and Sensible Questions.

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