Listen "DOMS Revisited"
Episode Synopsis
Have you ever suffered from DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness)? If so, you will know how sore and debilitating it can be. Most runners will have suffered from it at some point… but may have just accepted it as a “side-effect of running” BUT, if not addressed, DOMS may lead to severe EIMD (exercise-induced muscle damage), and time out from training. So….we are going to revisit the research and give you some nutrition and lifestyle tips and tools to help you recover effectively from DOMS.If you are currently experiencing DOMS, or experience it regularly and find it frustrating and debilitating, then definitely listen in to find out more about the emerging nutritional approaches to support you. We will:Recap on the definition of DOMS and highlight the typical signs and symptoms of its developmentOutline the current evidence-based nutritional approaches to supporting recovery from DOMSDiscuss how to put these nutritional recommendations into practiceA BIG thank you to our Show Sponsor AMAZING JANE ACTIVE WEAR. Please use discount code RHH10 for 10% off ALL purchases at www.amazingjane.com SHOW NOTES(05:15)Defining DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) as:A symptom of EIMD (Exercise-Induced Muscle Soreness) and is associated with a perception of severe soreness and discomfort. DOMS typically occurs 24 –72 h after unaccustomed and/or high-intensity eccentric muscle contractions e.g. running downhill.Signs and symptoms a runner may experience that would suggest DOMS as an issue include:· Inflammation· Pain· Swelling· Decreased muscle function · Muscles that feel tender to the touch· Reduced range of motion · Muscle fatigue (08:37)Outlining some potential risk factors in the development of DOMS including:· Being new to running· Overtraining (can produce skeletal muscle cell breakdown creating DOMS)· Age · Gender· Nutrition and Hydration status (12:38)FEMALE FACTORS:Research is mixed regarding the susceptibility of DOMS in women besides menSome research suggests that women may be less susceptible to muscle damage from exercising than their male counterparts due to the influence of the hormone oestrogenOther studies show that women are MORE susceptible to muscle damage, BUT that they generally recover faster than men. For example: One study showed that after downhill running it took men 72 hours to recover from DOMS but for women, it took 24 hours only (15:13)Highlighting the phytonutrients to be discussed before moving on to discuss each in more detail:· Curcumin· Anthocyanins and flavonoids · Betalain· Quercetin· Isothiocyanate(29:02)Considering ways of introducing these phytonutrients into a regular food plan to help limit the effects of...
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