Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition 2323: Alcohol and Muscle Growth: Does Drinking Kill Your Gains? by Monica Cvoro of Ideal Nutrition on How Drinking Affects Exercise
Oct 19, 2023
Monica Cvoro, Dietitian at Ideal Nutrition, discusses how alcohol affects muscle growth and exercise, including its impact on muscle protein synthesis, hormone levels, dehydration, sleep quality, and recovery. It emphasizes the importance of considering the timing and amount of alcohol consumed in relation to exercise, as well as the negative impact on food choices and nutrition. The chapter also explores the relationship between alcohol and sleep, highlighting how it aids falling asleep but disrupts the sleep cycle, leading to lighter and less restful sleep.
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