Two cups of coffee before intensive training can reduce the risk of muscle pain after exercise.

A team of researchers led by Robert Motl, a professor of kinesiology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (USA), found that young men who twirled the pedal on a stationary bike at a fast pace for an hour with a single break did not experience muscle pain if before training Received a dose of caffeine.

This miracle effect is observed both in those athletes who drink coffee regularly, and for those who are usually wary of caffeinated products. Thus, it can be concluded that with constant consumption of coffee, a person does not develop tolerance to the analgesic effect of caffeine.

Theoretically, caffeine can reduce muscle pain by blocking the activity of a chemical component called adenosine. It is an inhibitory neurotransmitter, plays an important role in biochemical processes, participates in stimulation of sleep and inhibition of vigor and can activate pain receptors in human body cells.

According to the researchers, caffeine can be used as a safe means of eliminating muscle pain in both professional sports and among fitness enthusiasts.

Recall also that earlier scientists found that three to five cups of coffee a day can reduce the risk of developing senile dementia and Alzheimer's disease by 60-65 percent. An important role in this play the antioxidants contained in the drink. However, the use of coffee should still be treated with caution, since caffeine can cause hallucinations health. Sumy. Ua.