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Does drinking alcohol a lot like vodka affect muscle mass? and will it affect muscle growth too?

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Yes: Large amounts of alcohol can cause nerve and muscle damage. Alcohol can also cause myopathy by itself resulting in muscle weakness.

Answered 9/8/2016

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