Cheers! Let’s take a minute to look at alcohol metabolism. It’s that time of year when it seems we are going from one Holiday or Christmas party to another, and then we get together with the family and have a little more alcohol. The following diagram shows how alcohol metabolism takes place.

Alcohol is a caloric intake, and we all need to keep close tabs on it. Alcohol is very easily metabolized and the calories add up quickly.  Every stage of alcohol processing in the liver involves the extraction of calories and free radicals, which are toxins. Excess calories not used in bodily functions can be stored as fat mass. Alcohol can be a  roadblock in weight loss. Those drinks add up!

Here is a short video as a reminder while everyone waits to get ready for the next party.

Happy holidays.

A newsletter post from 2004 regarding the effects of alcohol and weight loss surgery.