Effects of Alcohol
Research has shown that protein synthesis (muscle growth) decreases by at least 20% with alcohol present. Why?
- Alcohol dehydrates the body – you need water in your muscle cells to maximize muscle growth.
- Alcohol decreases testosterone levels and increases estrogen – both are bad for muscle growth.
- Growth hormone is released while you sleep and helps you repair muscle fibers. Alcohol decreases HGH (Human Growth Hormone) in your body.
How do you combat this?
- Not drinking alcohol during training is an obvious choice if you are serious about building muscle.
- If you do drink, avoid training days through to the end of 24 hours afterwards. This is the time-frame that muscles are growing the fastest.
- Training on a hangover is really tough. Your body will not respond nearly as well.
- For every alcoholic beverage you drink, drink at least one glass of water. This will help to avoid dehydration. Drink another glass of water before you head to bed.
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