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Is tea effective for muscle pain? The relationship between muscle pain and caffeine.

Suddenly, the author of this article has recently become obsessed with weight training and is feeling a pleasant muscle soreness today

Muscle Pain and Tea: The Relationship Between Muscle Pain and Caffeine

Right off the bat, the author of this article has recently become enthusiastic about weight training and is experiencing some pleasant muscle soreness today. So, I decided to look into the relationship between tea and muscle pain and found a rather interesting study that I’d like to share.

Can Tea Alleviate Muscle Pain?

I searched for research on whether tea itself can alleviate muscle pain but couldn’t find any studies specifically addressing that. However, I did find research on the effects of caffeine, which is present in tea, on muscle pain.

A study reported that muscle soreness from 30 minutes of high-intensity cycling was reduced with caffeine intake (5 mg/kg) (Gliottoni et al., 2009). This effect was more pronounced in groups with lower habitual caffeine consumption.

Reference: Kurihara, Hisashi, “Coffee/Caffeine Consumption and Daily Life – The Psycho-motor Stimulant Effects and Behavioral Performance of Caffeine –”, Bulletin of Tokyo University and Graduate School of Social Welfare, Vol. 7, No. 1, pp. 5-17 (2016, October).

It seems that caffeine in tea can help alleviate muscle pain. It’s a win-win to enjoy a delicious cup of tea while relaxing and easing muscle soreness!

Today, I plan to hit the gym with a cup of tea in hand. Try pairing exercise with tea for a combined benefit!