Does anyone have any idea whether refined carbs can increase or cause joint inflammation? I have eased off my long sessions from every other day for a bit. Mainly due to joint and muscle soreness and I don't mean DOMS. It's more like a constant muscles soreness/tiredness in the background. Specifically abdominal and hip flexors. I might add that the muscle doesn't hurt when using it, like when doing table top or walking. So was just trying to figure out if anything else maybe contributing too it. Also why the title? I got a terribly sweet tooth in the evenings!