Drinking beer after exercise has a recognized disadvantage: the main source of calories in beer is alcohol rather than sugar. Although the human body absorbs alcohol very quickly, the energy in alcohol can only be metabolized in the liver, but not in the muscles. The energy required by muscles can hardly come from the oxidation of alcohol in the body, and beer can't supplement the consumed energy for the muscles after exercise. In addition, alcohol in beer will stimulate the kidneys to produce urine and accelerate the loss of water in the body. Studies have shown that the human body can lose 3% of its weight within 4 hours after drinking. It seems that drinking after exercise can not only not replenish energy, but may cause dehydration.
However, drinking beer after exercise is not all harmful. Manuel, Department of Medicine, University of Grenada, Spain? Professor Garcon has been studying 25 students for months. The students involved in the study were asked to ride bicycles in the sultry environment of 40 degrees Celsius until they were almost exhausted. At this time, the researchers immediately measured their water content, attention and exercise ability. The next half of the students drank about half a liter of beer, while the other half could only drink water at this time. The results show that compared with students who drink water, the water shortage of students who drink beer has been better improved. Garcon believes that the carbon dioxide contained in beer can help people quickly eliminate the feeling of thirst, and the carbohydrates in beer can also supplement the energy lost by people during exercise, while sugar, salt and foam may help people absorb water more quickly. Regarding the fact that beer can cause dehydration, a scholar engaged in rehydration research after exercise at the University of Bath said: "In the past, people regarded beer as a diuretic, but if you already feel dehydrated, drinking a small amount of beer is a good way to replenish water." In addition, research shows that drinking beer in moderation after exercise can help to eliminate muscle soreness and physical fatigue.
Generally speaking, whether you can drink beer after exercise depends entirely on your personal situation. Generally speaking, it is beneficial to drink a small amount of beer after exercise, but remember not to drink too much beer. If you don't drink beer at ordinary times, of course, you can drink beer after exercise.