Today was my second workout in 3 days with protein shakes (pre and post), BCAA, and glutamine. I think they def take the edge off my DOMS but nowhere near 100% nor 50% either — just the edge, making everything way more bearable. Also I really don't feel as wiped out. 

Yeah, but I was literally with DOMS for half of the days for the past year. 
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It's complicated. The research says some interesting stuff but it doesn't seem to correlate with a good work out I think.
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I'm certainly extremely emotional.

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Sorry, I was referring only to myself. Wires crossed.
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I've found a similar reprive from DOMS with post BCAAs+protein mixed with a LOT of water (1.5 liters). The extra water seems to get ahead of the deep-seated inflammation.
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Oh, interesting. Any idea why that works?
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From what I understand, the copious intake of water (aside from the protein and electrolyte additions) may be helping to maintain skeletal muscles by speedily shifting water back from the extracellular space (during a sweat) to the intracellular space...reducing temp and inflam.
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Oh, wow. I'll try my best then to chug it down.

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...just remember to do it over an hour or so...you don't want to go hyponatremic!
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