[Mygeeto]

dunno if this should be in the nutrients/diet section or not but because im into natural BB'ing i'll place this thread here. anyway my question is: does alcohol have any direct effects apon the muscles? and if so, what are the effects?

[str8flexed]

decreased protein synthesis
decreased testosteron
decreased GH
directly inhibits protein synthesis
increases abdominal fat deposition

this is only with large quantities... ie more than 5 drinks in a sitting, but if you are getting drunk you are DEFINATELY hurting your gains

[kenney]

good info

[Frostwick]

this is probably stupid but ive heard that in small quanitys it a stimulant like a shot or less, do any of you know what i does at those quantities

[KEN777]

Originally Posted by Frostwick

this is probably stupid but ive heard that in small quanitys it a stimulant like a shot or less, do any of you know what i does at those quantities

it's in the same family as ether or valium...may seem like a stimulant initially because it "loosens" you up but actualy it relaxes you and your inhibotions come down it moderation it is healthy as in 1 or 2 drinks..I see lot's of guys come home from college fat as pigs cause all they did was get drunk and party..