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Originally Posted by Gunner010
I try to keep my drinking in moderation, but I'm a college student and well...like to drink as much as any other college kid.
I'm curious as to how bad it is for you as far as how it affects muscle gain. I have a 6% body fat percentage and am not trying to take off fat or anything like that...primarily build muscle.
Any input is appreciated. Thanks
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Drinking alcohol will:
(1) Decreases Testosterone
(2) Increases Estrogen
(3) Increases your risk of dehydration as alcohol has a diuretic effect, in other words it increases urine output.
(4) Give you problems with body heat regulation - particularly important for endurance athletes
(5) Reduce your blood sugar levels so your energy levels are lowered; this can be a problem with longer periods of exercise
(6) Impair your reaction times, co-ordination and balance
(7) Reduce your endurance, strength and speed
)8) Increase your risk of injury