MASS Office Hours Episode 17 (Bulking/Cutting, Alcohol, Low BMIs)

In this episode of MASS Office Hours, Dr. Eric Trexler and Lauren Colenso-Semple answer questions submitted by listeners and viewers in the live chat. Topics include bulking and cutting phases, fat intake, hormonal contraceptives, alcohol intake, amenorrhea, protein intake, the health effects of low BMI values, and much more. The MASS crew goes live for Office Hours every Wednesday night at 7pm eastern time. Be sure to join us for a future episode!  Our next episode will begin at 7pm on January 10. If you'd like to submit a question ahead of time, please use this link:  https://forms.gle/9Ah39mefs8cuVa9H7 Time stamps:  0:00 Intro 2:48 Is bulking and cutting necessary? 15:30 Recommended fat intake for sex hormone production and overall health 24:08 Effects of hormonal contraceptives on weight loss 30:20 Effects of alcohol on fitness-related outcomes 39:18 Does amennorhea impact muscle growth? 44:00 Does alcohol impact recovery more in males than females? 50:00 Do some people have higher protein needs than others due to innate genetic differences? 54:58 Are low BMIs actually bad for health? 1:04:20 How can I support health and wellness in my work environment? 1:11:40 How to get back into research/academic work