<description>&lt;p&gt;Is alcohol really a low carb, keto friendly substance like many ads and influencers claim, or is there more to it? Even if the glucose on your CGM (continuous glucose monitor) doesn't budge after a drink, there are real metabolic effects on glucose and body fat you should be aware of. Non-drinkers will benefit from this episode too since we cover some key metabolic principles, along with the following: &lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;Quick overview of the metabolic merry-go-round and liver metabolism&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Why your CGM glucose results may be normal or even low after drinking alcohol&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Pathways by which alcohol affects glucose and body fat&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;The surprising impact of alcohol on muscle &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;How alcohol is disguised and advertised to be "metabolically neutral"&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;My personal approach to alcohol consumption &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt;</description>

The Meta Health Podcast

Ronesh Sinha, MD

#37 - Alcohol's Real Impact on Body Fat and Glucose

OCT 16, 202425 MIN
The Meta Health Podcast

#37 - Alcohol's Real Impact on Body Fat and Glucose

OCT 16, 202425 MIN

Description

Is alcohol really a low carb, keto friendly substance like many ads and influencers claim, or is there more to it? Even if the glucose on your CGM (continuous glucose monitor) doesn't budge after a drink, there are real metabolic effects on glucose and body fat you should be aware of. Non-drinkers will benefit from this episode too since we cover some key metabolic principles, along with the following: 

  • Quick overview of the metabolic merry-go-round and liver metabolism
  • Why your CGM glucose results may be normal or even low after drinking alcohol
  • Pathways by which alcohol affects glucose and body fat
  • The surprising impact of alcohol on muscle 
  • How alcohol is disguised and advertised to be "metabolically neutral"
  • My personal approach to alcohol consumption