Sat, Feb-09-02, 18:09
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Posts: 37,415
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Plan: LC, GF
Stats: 241/190/140
BF:
Progress: 50%
Location: Eastern ON, Canada
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Yes, alcohol is converted to ketones more rapidly than fat, so the liver will use it as preferred fuel until it's used up. However, alcohol is also converted to acetaldehyde faster because of this preferred and more rapid metabolism. Acetaldehyde is the intoxicating product of alcohol metabolism. Because the process is happening faster by being in ketosis, you will get intoxicated faster too.
There's a few things you can do ... first, make sure you drink lots of water. No kidding ... this will stave off dehydration, plus will dilute the intoxicating effect a bit. Try alternating drinks .. so have alcohol, then a glass of water and so on. Another thing .. don't drink on an empty stomach .. make sure you eat protein and FAT .. this will help to slow the blast into your system so it happens at a steadier rate.
Good luck, and I hope the hangover demon stays away.
Doreen
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