How long after alchohol until you can process glucose? (slightly advanced)

alomjabpd · Apr 7, 2012

How long after alchohol until you can process glucose? (slightly advanced)

Please stay in school.
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so you can go to college where we bulk on beer

Canellesao · Apr 7, 2012

How long after alchohol until you can process glucose? (slightly advanced)

So, the enzyme used to metabolize glucose metabolizes alcohol. Some carbs break down into glucose quicker than others.

It's mainly about how much, and what types of carbs you should be eating 'around the time' of your alcohol consumption. It is less severe in the case of a bodybuilding.com forum user, as he knows to eat plenty of complex carbs, at any point of the day.

emininojiq · Apr 7, 2012

How long after alchohol until you can process glucose? (slightly advanced)

More than likely a stupid question. But I thought I also read that alcohol takes priority over other macronutrients when consumed, inhibiting full absorption

Alcohol inhibits the breakdown of nutrients into usable molecules by decreasing secretion of digestive enzymes from the pancreas (2). Alcohol impairs nutrient absorption by damaging the cells lining the stomach and intestines and disabling transport of some nutrients into the blood (3). In addition, nutritional deficiencies themselves may lead to further absorption problems. For example, folate deficiency alters the cells lining the small intestine, which in turn impairs absorption of water and nutrients including glucose, sodium, and additional folate (3).

Even if nutrients are digested and absorbed, alcohol can prevent them from being fully utilized by altering their transport, storage, and excretion (4). Decreased liver stores of vitamins such as vitamin A (5), and increased excretion of nutrients such as fat, indicate impaired utilization of nutrients by alcoholics (3).
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Alcohol is readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract; however, alcohol cannot be stored and therefore, the body must oxidize it to get rid of it. Alcohol can only be oxidized in the liver, where enzymes are found to initiate the process.
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