alcohol and protein absorption?

[pact]

i've heard alcohol interferes with your body's ability to use protein, but how much alcohol? i mean if i have a beer or two tonite should i not take my protein shake before bed since it will be wasted or not? any insight would be appreciated, thanks

 

[muskate]

Alcohol will have no effect on protein absorption. The problem with alcohol, is that it is estrogenic and lowers testosterone levels. It does not effect the absorption/neutralization of food. Think about it. People often have a beer or glass of wine with dinner. Does that mean the meal isn't absorbed? Of course not.

Keep taking your protein shake before bed.