Health Tip: Too Much Alcohol Can Affect Muscle Mass

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If you’re working out regularly and trying to bulk up, drinking too much alcohol may hinder your efforts.

The American Council on Exercise says excessive drinking can:

• Cause muscles to weaken because of reduced blood flow.
• Affect hormone levels, particularly testosterone, which can lead to retaining fluids and fat.
• Affect the liver, resulting in low blood sugar, increased fat in the blood and fatty liver.
• Reduce oxygen supply to the brain, contributing to cell death.

Source: HealthDay

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