Ben Desbrow, PhD, is a professor at Griffith University (Queensland, Australia) with academic interests in nutrition and dietetics in both athletic and clinical populations. He also has a foot in the applied side of sports nutrition, being an Accredited Practicing Dietitian, working for example with Rugby League team Gold Coast Titans. In this interview, we discuss the science and practice of alcohol in endurance sports.          IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -What is alcohol, and how is it processed and metabolised in the body? -The existing scientific research available on alcohol in an athletic context -The dose makes the poison: a discussion on alcohol dosage  -Alcohol and the 4 R's of recovery: refuelling, rehydration, repair and relax (or rest) -Can you have a small amount of alcohol with no negative consequences?  -The zone of regret (and how to avoid it)  -Alcohol and calories -Practical advice around alcohol consumption and habits SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts357/ SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON AND THAT TRIATHLON SHOW WEBPAGE: www.scientifictriathlon.com/podcast/ SPONSORS: Precision Fuel & Hydration - Optimise and individualise your fueling and hydration strategy using their FREE Fuel & Hydration planner. Book a FREE one-on-one consultation to chat with the team and refine your fueling and hydration even further. Listeners of That Triathlon Show get 15% off their first order of fueling and hydration products. If you didn't catch the discount code in the episode, email Andy and the team at hello@pfandh.com and they will be happy to help.  ZEN8 - The ZEN8 Indoor Swim Trainer is a one of a kind swim bench for time-crunched triathletes looking to improve their swim technique, power and propulsion, and consistency of swim training. It is very affordable, about the price of a pair of running shoes, and Zen8 offer free shipping in the US and the UK. Best of all, you can try it risk-free. If you don't love it after two weeks, send it back and get a full refund. Get 20% off your order at zen8swimtrainer.com/tts. LINKS AND RESOURCES: Ben's Twitter and Research Gate  Glycogen metabolism and optimising glycogen resynthesis with Bob Murray, PhD | EP#252 Heart Rate Variability – New perspectives and insights with Marco Altini, PhD | EP#325 Ultramarathon Man: Confessions of an All-Night Runner - book by Dean Karnazes The Billionaire Who Wasn't: How Chuck Feeney Secretly Made and Gave Away a Fortune - book by Conor O'Clery RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/ CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.