Blueberries?

galegetsthin
galegetsthin Posts: 1,340 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I have heard from several people that blueberries help with muscle soreness after a workout. I believe it was that the antioxidants help to repair and protect the muscles from the inflammation from the tears that happen in the muscle. I was wondering if anyone else has tried this or even heard of it and did it work? I will be trying it next week. I mean, even if it isnt true, I love blueberries and they are very nutritious, so, it cant hurt. Just curious.

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  • nathan72
    nathan72 Posts: 91 Member
    Blueberries (especially wild blueberries) are a superfood! Sooooooo good for you! I haven't tried them for soreness but i'm going to give that a shot...you can't go wrong with blueberries
  • OSC_ESD
    OSC_ESD Posts: 752 Member
    I :heart: BLUEBERRIES ! Here is an excellent answer to your question !

    The Underestimated Muscle Builder: Blueberries!

    http://www.anaboliccooking.com/blog/general-nutrition/the-underestimated-muscle-builder-blueberries/
  • AdrienneKaren
    AdrienneKaren Posts: 168 Member
    You know, there might be something in that. I ate blueberries the past 2 mornings before today and I didn't hurt. I didn't have them today and I'm pretty darn achy. Blueberries are awesome no matter what though!
  • galegetsthin
    galegetsthin Posts: 1,340 Member
    I :heart: BLUEBERRIES ! Here is an excellent answer to your question !

    The Underestimated Muscle Builder: Blueberries!

    http://www.anaboliccooking.com/blog/general-nutrition/the-underestimated-muscle-builder-blueberries/


    Thank you very much for this link!! It gave me all the answers I needed!

    And....... may I say in the un-creepiest way possible, that your legs are amazing!!!!! They are probably the nicest toned legs I have ever seen.
  • galegetsthin
    galegetsthin Posts: 1,340 Member
    and after reading the article, I will be eating more blueberries for MANY reasons! I didnt know that they did so much.
  • Banks01
    Banks01 Posts: 945 Member
    6oz 2% or less milk
    Lecithin
    Protein powder
    Flaxseed
    Life's greens
    And a cup of blueberries.

    That's my normal morning smoothie. No coffee needed, it really gets you going.
  • galegetsthin
    galegetsthin Posts: 1,340 Member
    6oz 2% or less milk
    Lecithin
    Protein powder
    Flaxseed
    Life's greens
    And a cup of blueberries.

    That's my normal morning smoothie. No coffee needed, it really gets you going.

    i will have to try that. what is the nutrition, carbs and protein in that assuming it is made with 2%?
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    Interesting.

    I usually end my day with a fruit smoothie that has a cup of blueberries in it, usually right after my workout. I still have pretty sore muscles when I push myself hard. But maybe not as sore as they would be???

    No idea, but like you said, they're yummy and incredibly good for you either way, so you can't lose!
  • UponThisRock
    UponThisRock Posts: 4,519 Member
    The repair of muscle tissue is done by protein. Muscle soreness is inflammation in the connective tissue.

    I doubt blueberries will help with either issue.
  • galegetsthin
    galegetsthin Posts: 1,340 Member
    The repair of muscle tissue is done by protein. Muscle soreness is inflammation in the connective tissue.

    I doubt blueberries will help with either issue.


    Even if it doesnt, they are super yummy!
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