June 2019 PMID 33467356

The Effects of Alcohol Consumption on Recovery Following Resistance Exercise: A Systematic Review.

Nemanja Lakićević

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What people are saying

The discussion reflects a nuanced view, mentioning that recent evidence shows reductions in testosterone and protein synthesis, along with increased cortisol, which underscores the biological relevance of alcohol's effects and hints at potential implications for recovery, using technical language that indicates moderate engagement with the research findings.

AgreementModerate agreement

The post acknowledges the study's findings about hormonal changes, showing moderate support for the idea that alcohol impacts recovery variables.

InterestNeutral interest

The discussion briefly mentions hormonal effects, indicating a neutral level of curiosity or engagement with the broader implications.

EngagementModerate engagement

The post references specific biological markers like testosterone, cortisol, and protein synthesis, suggesting some depth in understanding and engagement with the research.

ImpactModerate impact

By highlighting hormonal changes, the post suggests the findings could influence perceptions about alcohol's effects on muscle recovery, indicating a modest impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The review analyzed 12 studies to understand how drinking alcohol after resistance exercise affects recovery, focusing on biological, physical, and cognitive outcomes.
  • Most measures like muscle damage markers, heart rate, blood sugars, hormone levels, and soreness were not significantly affected by alcohol consumption, although cortisol increased and testosterone, amino acids, and muscle protein synthesis decreased.
  • Overall, drinking alcohol after resistance exercise has minimal impact on recovery, but it may influence certain hormones related to stress and muscle building.]

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Saúl Sánchez
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Sin embargo otros más recientes evidencian que se experimenta una reducción en los niveles de testosterona y en la síntesis proteica, a parte de un incremento del cortisol.

Jan 16, 2022 · 4 likes · 108,049 followers View post →
John Goldman ☀️
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John Goldman ☀️
@johngoldman_ · X

https://t.co/gi1HpQTAqP https://t.co/GZMMT4H0Pf

Oct 31, 2022 · 2 likes · 120,126 followers View post →
Saúl Sánchez
@SaulNutri · X

Sin embargo otros más recientes evidencian que se experimenta una reducción en los niveles de testosterona y en la síntesis proteica, a parte de un incremento del cortisol.

Jan 16, 2022 · 4 likes · 108,049 followers View post →