In this week's episode, we're lifting the dumbbell of truth on alcohol and its effects on muscle gains. I'll be exploring gender differences and how women, due to body composition variations, experience faster alcohol absorption, raising health risks. I'm also looking at the time it takes for alcohol to leave our systems and the legal threshold for impairment. I'm also discussing how alcohol disrupts muscle protein synthesis and triggers hormonal imbalances, affecting muscle growth. Nutrient absorption suffers as alcohol damages the gastrointestinal tract, pancreas, and liver, urging moderation for optimal health. Hydration takes a hit with alcohol's diuretic effects, affecting temperature, joints, and nutrient transport. I'll be addressing fat burning too, looking at how alcohol slows metabolism and introduces empty calories. All of these factors can negatively impact your muscle-building progress. You can't lift heavy and drink heavy if you want to see real progress. So next time you're at the bar, just remember, you might be toasting to gains lost in the fog of alcohol. 

Each week, we're diving headfirst into the absolute circus that is healthy eating—fad diets, myths, and all the fitness nonsense. I'm here to cut through the crap, no sugarcoating, maybe a bit of oversharing, and, unfortunately, the odd bad pun.

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Recorded and edited by Dylan Bettany

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