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Why you shouldn't drink alcohol in ketosis
DO NOT DRINK ALCOHOL IF YOU ARE KETOTIC!
Alcohol is a powerful inhibitor of gluconeogenesis. In fact, it forces part of the gluconeogenic metabolic process into reverse. This means that if all the glucose in the blood is being derived from gluconeogenesis then the consumption of alcohol will inevitably cause the blood glucose level to fall. Worse still, the alcohol also stops ketone body production, thus leaving the brain entirely without fuel. A person who is ketotic is 100% reliant on gluconeogenesis to maintain adequate levels of glucose in the blood.
If, under these circumstances alcohol is taken, the person will become disorientated and might lose consciousness, not just from the alcohol, but from low blood sugar. Needless to say, this could be very dangerous, and even fatal. Alcohol does not have these effects if the glycogen stores in the liver are normal. Under these circumstances the blood glucose level in the blood is maintained by the breakdown of liver glycogen, a process that is not influenced by alcohol.
If a person becomes confused under these circumstances it is due simply to the pharmacological effects of the alcohol!
So in simple terms - your body will have problems regulating your own blood sugar levels whilst in ketosis and drinking alcohol. You could end up seriously unwell like a diabetic who messes up their insulin regime. You may be violently sick or become unconscious! So it is very dangerous and should be avoided at all cost!
If you plan to drink while on plan make sure you bring yourself out of ketosis! Some people only require to have a small amount of carbs – some require more. Just make sure you have enough. I usually have a carb snack before bed, then some carbs for breakfast and I'm ready to go! Although I have noticed that I get drunk quicker and the hangovers are worse! So just be careful!!
Why you shouldn't drink alcohol in ketosis
DO NOT DRINK ALCOHOL IF YOU ARE KETOTIC!
Alcohol is a powerful inhibitor of gluconeogenesis. In fact, it forces part of the gluconeogenic metabolic process into reverse. This means that if all the glucose in the blood is being derived from gluconeogenesis then the consumption of alcohol will inevitably cause the blood glucose level to fall. Worse still, the alcohol also stops ketone body production, thus leaving the brain entirely without fuel. A person who is ketotic is 100% reliant on gluconeogenesis to maintain adequate levels of glucose in the blood.
If, under these circumstances alcohol is taken, the person will become disorientated and might lose consciousness, not just from the alcohol, but from low blood sugar. Needless to say, this could be very dangerous, and even fatal. Alcohol does not have these effects if the glycogen stores in the liver are normal. Under these circumstances the blood glucose level in the blood is maintained by the breakdown of liver glycogen, a process that is not influenced by alcohol.
If a person becomes confused under these circumstances it is due simply to the pharmacological effects of the alcohol!
So in simple terms - your body will have problems regulating your own blood sugar levels whilst in ketosis and drinking alcohol. You could end up seriously unwell like a diabetic who messes up their insulin regime. You may be violently sick or become unconscious! So it is very dangerous and should be avoided at all cost!
If you plan to drink while on plan make sure you bring yourself out of ketosis! Some people only require to have a small amount of carbs – some require more. Just make sure you have enough. I usually have a carb snack before bed, then some carbs for breakfast and I'm ready to go! Although I have noticed that I get drunk quicker and the hangovers are worse! So just be careful!!
