Saturday, September 22, 2012

Alcohol and Bad Health --- The Link



Drinking beer is a good social thing. In fact, it’s the glue that holds social circles together. But when it comes to fitness and health, beer in excess can put a permanent dent on your aspirations and training goals.

Here are couples of studies that show the downsides of beer excess drinking.

Alcohol and obesity

You may love your beer, but drinking it in excess can spell disaster on your figure and health level. According to Swedish study published in the journal Obesity, drinking alcohol hinders blood testosterone in men while boosting cortisol levels, thus leading to impaired muscle growth, abdominal fat and a myriad of other problems. 

Alcohol and post workout recovery

Not only that, researchers at the University Of Helsinki found that binging on alcohol impedes post-workout recovery and muscle growth by limiting the supply of carbs and fatty acids for the body. This can only compromise your fitness efforts and lead to more setbacks and disappointments.

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