Common OTC Pain Relievers Increase Muscle Mass in Weight Training

The findings of a recently conducted study seem to indicate that taking some common over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers may improve muscle mass when taken during a weight-training program. The study was conducted with the elderly in mind but the beneficial effect of the OTC medications may prove beneficial to astronauts, too. They experience decreased muscle mass during extended periods of weightlessness when in orbit. Read more