# @outsidemagazine on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DU1GohzFBSB
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/56423765-outsidemagazine-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-02-16T19:00:20.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Outside Magazine (@outsidemagazine) — https://gondola.cc/outsidemagazine

## Caption

Popping ibuprofen before or during a race may feel like a smart way to stay ahead of pain—but experts warn it could be doing more harm than good. 

Research suggests NSAIDs don’t actually reduce muscle damage and may increase the risk of kidney strain, gut issues, and systemic inflammation, especially in the extreme conditions of endurance events. 

So why are so many runners still reaching for them—and what are the safer alternatives? 

Read the full story and research at the link in bio.

#advil #ibuprofen #getoutside #health

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getoutside, advil, ibuprofen, health

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