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New Studies Test Ice Baths, Red Light, and Ketones
Outside Magazine • • science
Key Points:
- A recent study found that ketone supplements did not improve recovery, sleep quality, or performance in cyclists during an eight-day simulated race, challenging earlier hopes that ketones aid in post-exercise recovery.
- Research on photobiomodulation (red light therapy) showed no effect on mitochondrial function or muscle metabolism in human subjects, despite previous test-tube evidence suggesting potential benefits.
- A study comparing ice baths and hot tubs for post-exercise recovery found no difference in muscle soreness, fatigue, or neuromuscular function, suggesting neither method has a significant physiological advantage.
- These findings highlight the importance of publishing null or negative results to avoid publication bias and provide a more balanced understanding of recovery and performance interventions.
