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In elderly populations, NSAID use may not impair muscle growth and may even confer a positive hypertrophic effect by counteracting chronic inflammation that interferes with anabolic processes.
For elderly individuals, the use of NSAIDs might not hinder muscle growth and could potentially help by reducing chronic inflammation. Consult a doctor, as the risk-benefit profile differs from younger athletes.
ModerateQualifiesMEDIUM confidence
there is evidence that the drugs confer a positive hypertrophic effect in elderly subjects... NSAIDs counteract the chronic inflammation that is prevalent in this population. Importantly, chronic inflammation is known to interfere with anabolic processes.
Why this rating
Based on 'evidence' cited in the editorial, likely referring to older studies (Ref 6), less specific than the Lilja study.
Source
Non‐steroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs may blunt more than pain
Brad J. Schöenfeld · Acta Physiologica · 2017
DOI 10.1111/apha.12990
narrative_reviewCited 5×
Read the paper DOI resolved against Crossref · corpus check 2026-06-10
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