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E203 - How Much Does Alcohol Affect Muscle Growth?

E203 - How Much Does Alcohol Affect Muscle Growth?

Update: 2025-05-15
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Dietitians, Leah Heigl & Aidan Muir, explore the effects of alcohol on muscle growth and recovery. They discuss the overall mechanisms that may impact it, and what the overall impact is according to the research. 

 

(0:00 ) - Introduction

(0:34 ) - Mechanisms

(1:43 ) - Study 1: MPS Difference from Protein vs Protein + 12 Standard Drinks

(3:55 ) - Study 2: Recovery Differences from Placebo vs 10 Standard Drinks

(5:58 ) - Study 3: Systematic Review: Impact on MPS from Alcohol

(7:04 ) - Our Thoughts & Practical Takeaway

 

 

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Aidan Muir @aidan_the_dietitian

Leah Higl @plantstrong_dietitian

Tyler Brooks @lift_dietetics

Hanah Mills @hanahmills

Samantha Staines @nourished.by.sammy

Monica Cvoro @fuellingperformance

Josh Wernham @josh_does_health

Katelyn Bowden @katelynbowden_dietitian

Sophie Andrew @soph.dietitian

Torwen Eerkens @fullyfuelled_

Bella Murdoch @enrichnutrition

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E203 - How Much Does Alcohol Affect Muscle Growth?

E203 - How Much Does Alcohol Affect Muscle Growth?

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