E203 - How Much Does Alcohol Affect Muscle Growth?
Episode description
Dietitians, Leah Heigl & Aidan Muir, explore the effects of alcohol on muscle growth and recovery. They discuss the overall mechanisms that may impact it, and what the overall impact is according to the research.
(0:00) - Introduction
(0:34) - Mechanisms
(1:43) - Study 1: MPS Difference from Protein vs Protein + 12 Standard Drinks
(3:55) - Study 2: Recovery Differences from Placebo vs 10 Standard Drinks
(5:58) - Study 3: Systematic Review: Impact on MPS from Alcohol
(7:04) - Our Thoughts & Practical Takeaway
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Aidan Muir @aidan_the_dietitian
Leah Higl @plantstrong_dietitian
Tyler Brooks @lift_dietetics
Hanah Mills @hanahmills
Samantha Staines @nourished.by.sammy
Monica Cvoro @fuellingperformance
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Katelyn Bowden @katelynbowden_dietitian
Sophie Andrew @soph.dietitian
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