Muscles Why we should always refrain from alcohol after exercise

How does alcohol affect recovery after exercise??

Researchers now found that athletes harm themselves when they consume alcohol after exercising. The body is in a state of dysfunction and regeneration after exercise and exercise. Alcohol consumption can worsen recovery after exercise.

Many athletes do not only drink one or two alcoholic drinks to celebrate after a victory. However, the consumption of alcohol seems to have a strong impact on regeneration. Thus, athletes should better keep their fingers off the alcohol.

Is the consumption of alcohol after exercise recommended? Doctors advise against it, because alcohol worsens the regeneration. (Image: Monkey Business / fotolia.com)

What causes sport in the body?

High intensity actions, such as running and jumping, cause temporary muscle aches, muscle damage and sore muscles. When a physical exercise is long enough, it also consumes glycogen, which is stored in the muscles for energy. Excessive sweating while exercising in hot or humid conditions also reduces blood volume, allowing less oxygen to get into muscles and organs.

Strength and endurance are exhausted for several days after exercise

After intense exercise and physical activity, the strength and stamina of an athlete may be depleted for a few days, but proper nutrition and hydration can combat fatigue or fatigue. However, they should abstain from alcohol. Alcohol after exercise can lead to poor sleep, impaired muscle repair and energy recovery, and delayed rehydration, explain the experts.

Alcohol promotes swelling at injury sites

Alcohol consumption slows down the repair process of muscle damage caused by physical exertion by inhibiting the functions of hormones that support this process, say the physicians. Alcohol also dilates the blood vessels and promotes swelling at injury sites.

Alcohol blocks the energy stores in the muscles?

It is still unclear whether alcohol blocks energy storage in the muscles. When athletes drink large amounts of alcohol, they tend to eat less nutritious foods, which indirectly slows down the recovery of energy stores in the muscle. For dehydrated athletes alcohol is not recommended because it is a diuretic, which promotes fluid loss and dehydration, the doctors add in a post of the magazine Men's Health.

Bad sleep affects regeneration

It is well known that alcohol shortens the duration of sleep. Bad sleep affects muscle repair and energy recovery. The delayed rehydration caused by alcohol consumption after exercise also has a negative impact on recovery, explain the researchers.

How can regeneration be improved after exercise??

The American College of Sports Medicine recommends that athletes abstain completely from alcohol. Instead, athletes should take a mix of carbohydrates, proteins, and electrolytes immediately after exercise, such as sports drinks or chocolate milk. In addition, a combination of clear water and foods containing these nutrients are beneficial for regeneration, the experts emphasize. (As)