How Alcohol Sabotages Your Muscle Growth: What Science Really Says

This blog explores the scientific reasons why alcohol consumption can significantly undermine your muscle-building efforts, even if you train hard and eat well. Readers will learn how alcohol disrupts muscle protein synthesis, lowers testosterone, impairs recovery, increases inflammation, causes dehydration and nutrient loss, disrupts sleep quality, promotes fat storage, and weakens immune function—all of which can sabotage progress in the gym. The article also offers practical tips for those who choose to drink, emphasizing moderation and timing, and concludes with actionable advice for optimizing muscle growth and overall fitness