Alcohol & Adipose
- Valerie Sutherland, MD
- Jul 3, 2021
- 4 min read
During the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a 54% increase in national sales of alcohol for the week ending March 21, 2020, compared with 1 year before; online sales increased 262% from 2019.1 Three weeks later, the World Health Organization warned that alcohol use during the pandemic may potentially exacerbate health concerns and risk-taking behaviors according to this article in the Journal of the American Medical Association. The Rainier Medical Program calls for abstinence from alcohol during the protein sparing modified fast portion. But, what is the effect of alcohol intake following the focused weight loss portion? Is it good for your health? How much can you drink? Are low carb options okay? Let’s look at how alcohol affects your metabolism.