Immediately after training, drinking a beer to cool off can be tempting for many people. Although a study presented in Brussels points out that moderate consumption of this drink “does not harm hydration after exercise”, that is, it does not cause major problems, It's good to think about a few things before deciding to have a drink after moving around.
After all, sweating during physical activity causes not only the loss of fluids, but also essential electrolytes, and beer may not be the best drink to replenish them. The best option is to opt for water, coconut water. natural juices and isotonic drinks.
Harmful effects of alcohol on health
It's no news to anyone that alcohol can have negative effects on the health of the bodyespecially when ingested in excess. It can interfere with muscle recovery, promote dehydration, increase inflammation, disrupt the functioning of metabolism and make weight loss difficult.
“Alcohol intensifies the production of urine and the loss of fluids from our body. Associated with excessive sweating, the risks of dehydration increase even further. The substance also reduces vasopressin, the antidiuretic hormone. This is why we feel so much like urinating when we drink alcohol, especially beer”, explains the Dr. Ullyanov Toscanohead and neck surgeon at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ).
Furthermore, if your goal is to hypertrophyalcohol also presents challenges that need to be considered. Research indicates that consuming it can affect muscle protein synthesis, essential for gaining muscle mass, as well as harming the levels of anabolic hormones, such as testosterone, and increasing the levels of catabolic hormones, such as cortisol, which compromise the muscle building.
