Can you drink alcohol while prepping for a bodybuilding show? The science, risks, and hard truth
                                
                                
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                                Research has shown that alcohol can decrease muscle protein synthesis by as much as 37% when consumed post-workout. This critical fact sets the stage for a hard look at the definitive answer to whether you can drink alcohol while prepping for a bodybuilding show.