Rhonda Patrick· PhD
Does alcohol "blunt your gains"?
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We can't find evidence that holds up here. Proponents are reasoning from mechanism or analogy rather than direct human data, and the most credible skeptics raise objections we can't dismiss.
Does alcohol "blunt your gains"?
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Even small amounts of alcohol are likely having varying degrees of detriment if you’re looking to optimize your improvements in muscle strength, hypertrophy, or VO2 max.