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Do athletes drink alcohol?
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1. The effect of alcohol on muscle tissue
Without this basic substance, the muscles cannot develop. Alcohol is absorbed from the digestive tract immediately after consumption and penetrates into all body tissues. It is the enemy of our muscles. The synthesis of alcohol takes precedence over that of glycogen, which directly leads to its loss in muscle. In addition, alcohol consumption delays the regeneration of the body, which can result not only in a lack of exercise effects, but even in muscle tissue reduction. It disrupts the process of absorption of nutrients and leads to protein syntheses by reducing muscle protein deficits.2. Alcohol is a fatty acid attack
Alcohol delivers 7 kcal/g to our body, which is almost 1 g of fat. So the kilocalories from high-percent drinks can lead to unwanted fat loss. High-performance drinks also disrupt digestion and negatively affect metabolism. Virtually any type of food or drink can be fattening to us if we eat it in more than we need.3. The capacity of the organism
Some people may think that a small amount of alcohol before a workout improves their reflexes or improves self-confidence, but unfortunately in practice it is quite different. Coordination and evaluation are deteriorating. In addition, alcohol leads to dehydration of the body, deterioration of vital elements in long-term exercise, elevated blood pressure and increased heart rate. This effect is manifested not only as soon as alcohol is consumed, but also up to 48 hours later.4. Alcohol consumption by athletes
In seasonal breaks, only occasional consumption of small amounts of alcohol, i.e. no more than a glass of vodka or other strong alcohol (50 ml), one lamp of wine (175 ml) for lunch or a bottle of beer (500 ml), does not cause great harm. Competitions involve reaction speed, agility, strength and weight, while high-end drinks have a negative impact on each of these elements.
