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A 32-year-old male asked:

I've read that alcohol lowers your testosterone levels. after a night of drinking with some friends, how long does it take for it to go back to normal? i try not to do it too much. concerned about losing muscle gains?

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Dr. Philip Schwarzmananswered

Emergency Medicine 46 years experience

A night of drinking will have no long term effects on anything. If you do this a lot, it may.

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Dr. Clarence Grimanswered

Endocrinology 59 years experience

You will not lose muscle gains from drinking unless you do not eat well. Discuss with your Dr.

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