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How harmful for your health is drinking alcohol when trying to lose weight or bulk up?

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RIGHT: When you say "how bad" you know the answer. Alcohol doesn't take weight off or put muscle on. It really isn't meant to be used for either.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 4/16/2016

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