Caffeine And Soreness. Helps Or Doesn't?

Soreness is an issue every bodybuilder and athlete has to deal with. The means are different – recovery techniques, pain relievers, etc.

In a study at the University of Georgia researchers found that caffeine dose (in a pill form) equal to two cups of coffee (around 200 mg) fights exercise induced soreness more successfully than pain relievers.

This is another vote on the side of caffeine. Keep in mind, though that through making you sore your body is trying to tell you something - you need to pay more attention to the recovery. So, masking the soreness over time might lead to overtraining.

Another thing to keep in mind is although all its benefits caffeine is acidic in your system. You are already acidic any way if you follow a high-protein diet. Do, factor that when opting in for caffeine as a soreness suppressant.