ALCOHOL AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH HYPERTROPHY IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PRACTITIONERS

Abstract

Excessive alcohol consumption can cause damage to an individual's health in a multifactorial way and can even affect gains in muscle mass. The aim of this study was to analyze the effect of alcohol consumption on skeletal muscular hypertrophy. For this purpose, a literature review was carried out, using articles in Portuguese and English, published between the years 2014 and 2023. The results indicated that consumption Excessive alcohol consumption has negative effects, such as impaired motor function, impaired sleep, decreased protein synthesis and changes in muscle DNA, thus interfering with the individual's physical performance process. However, moderate alcohol consumption does not seem to have a significant impact on hypertrophy. Although alcohol does not directly affect the muscles, it can interfere with the individual's performance and health in general, so it is recommended to consume in moderation for those who want to achieve muscle hypertrophy and maintain good health.