Does alcohol effect post-exercise muscle balance?
One factor that must be considered in the context of muscle protein metabolism and muscle growth following exercise is alcohol consumption. In Australia, binge drinking is common place following sporting events, particularly amongst male team sport athletes. There have yet to be studies performed on humans in this area, however, there are studies in rats and in vitro studies that indicate an inhibitory effect of ethanol on protein synthesis (Lang et al. 2001).
