According to research, beer drunk after exercise can have a similar effect to an isotonic drink. Find out how the golden beverage affects the body after an intensive workout!
It would seem that alcohol has a negative effect on the functioning of the body, especially of a professional athlete. But is it really so? According to available research, beer, as one of the most popular alcoholic beverages, may have a beneficial effect on the body. It is estimated that if an athlete wants to drink a pint of beer after an intensive workout, he should wait several hours. After this time, the body is ready to accept the drink, which is high in calories, but also low in carbohydrates or protein. The benefits of beer include its sedative effect, regulation of blood pressure and provision of vitamin B. Beer is also a good source of silicon which improves memory. Hops, on the basis of which beer is produced, have an anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effect.
Beer has a calming effect on the body. The alcohol it contains affects the nervous system, which is why you can feel a sense of calm after drinking a bottle of beer. Beer has a similar effect to an isotonic drink. The issue concerns the energy value that is in both these drinks. Indeed, in this respect, beer provides the body with a large dose of energy, but at the same time dehydrates it and inhibits the secretion of vasopressin. This hormone is responsible in the body for proper water management and hydration levels. The last element that can affect the recovery process after training is blood thinning. Alcohol changes the consistency of the blood, which is thus distributed more quickly and easily throughout the body, including to the muscles that are tired from exercise.
The growing food industry has come out in support of people who do not consume alcohol on a daily basis but would like to drink beer. A wide range of different brewery brands of non-alcoholic beers is an ideal solution also for athletes. The drink retains its calorific values and hop content but does not cause any negative effects related to the presence of alcohol in the body. This type of beer can be taken definitely more often than classic beers which are rather unwelcome in an athlete’s diet. In this case, beer should still not be a substitute for an isotonic drink, but it can be consumed much more often. According to the results of a study on non-alcoholic beer, this drink is more comparable to an isotonic drink. It contains polyphenols, minerals such as magnesium, phosphorus or calcium and B vitamins. What’s more, alcohol-free beers contain significantly less sugar than some flavored isotonic drinks.
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Analyzing the available data and research, one can come to the conclusion that beer after training is nothing harmful. This assumption applies primarily to irregular consumption of beer, both alcoholic and “virgin” versions. Beer should not be an alternative to an isotonic drink, water or a nutrient-rich post-workout snack. It should not be consumed after any physical activity. The high calorie content of beer can ultimately slow down your workout and negatively impact your mood, performance or physique. Consuming beer too often, especially alcoholic beer, leads to dehydration and deficiencies in zinc, vitamin A or B. Alcohol also causes the release of free radicals, which can lead to many serious diseases.
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