Alcoholic beverages during a low-carb or ketogenic diet

Published on 08/19/2021 by Dr. med. Christian Gersch
Dr. Gersch is a Kaiserslautern based concierge physican

Alcohol itself has calories, so it contributes to energy intake. However, alcohol itself has no carbohydrates, so it is not contraindicated per se during a (very) low-carb diet or nutritive ketosis. Arguably, however, a large proportion of all alcoholic beverages consumed have a relevant carbohydrate content and should therefore be avoided. Which drinks exactly are we talking about, what are the dos and don'ts, and what are the good alternatives?

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