Alcohol On Keto: The Dos And Don'ts Explained

"Can You Drink Alcohol On The Keto Diet?" is a question I get asked all the time!

YES, you can drink alcohol on a ketogenic diet - but there is a little bit more to it than that.

In this video I explain:

1. How alcohol affects us differently when we're in ketosis
2. How alcohol affects ketosis
3. How alcohol affects weight loss while on a ketogenic diet
4. The best options for alcohol to drink on a keto diet

STRUGGLING WITH ALCOHOL
Please note that this video is not promoting the consumption of alcohol. If you feel like you're struggling with your alcohol consumption, then please, please seek professional help!

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CHAPTERS

Intro - 0:00
Overview - 1:00
Low Alcohol Tolerance - 3:16
Alcohol and Ketosis - 5:55
Alcohol and Weight Loss - 8:15
Alcohol on Keto - 11:46

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[DrDanMaggs]

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[gtc]

Interesting and good to see a doctor accepting the reality of alcohol in a person's life.

[EdStanTravel]

I've just hit my 65lbs weight loss goal in just under 5 months with keto. Drank 6 double vodka sodas, every Friday and Saturday nights since I started! (male, 31, 6'4", 245lb down to 180lb)

[troy]

Love the information, I started a keto diet four months ago, and abstained from all alcohol. It’s nice to know that if I’m out with friends for dinner I can have one glass of wine. The alcohol question was something I didn’t see anyone else answering, so thank you for your information and for putting up this video.

[airborne]

I’ve been T total for year now and don’t miss it. It saves me money and haven’t woken up to a sore head since. Feel great every day.

[Lild]

Watching this video hungover and full of regrets, until hearing my progress is paused rather than reversed. 🚦

[DowntheWrabbitHole]

My problem... one glass of wine always leads to another. So I think cold turkey is good for me for now, and I'll reintroduce it during maintenance in the future...

[marilynpaterson]

Thanks Dr. Dan. I've just started eliminating carbs from my diet, having already eliminated lactose and gluten to fix bowel issues. I've taken this move on my doctor's advice. I realised I'm now eating ketogenicly and found your video very interesting. I'm feeling most of the effects you talk about in the early stages, particularly 'keto flu'. It's 10 days since I started. I've subscribed and will be interested in recipes. I'm 84. Thanks Marilyn

[danjohnson]

Dr. THANK YOU for your open honest, adult conversation (as you put it) about consuming alcohol. Almost always when I ask a medical professional this same question I inevitably get the sermon about the evils of alcohol and we should just not drink any ever. They don't seem to research a valid answer as you have, but take the easy way out and just say "Don't do it" which is not helpful. I know too much is too much, but it's probably not going to stop for most of us and a little poison (carbs, etc.) is still better than a lot of poison. Over time small changes add up and you have helped me to cut way down on the beer and if I do need to have a drink, the harder spirits with a no calorie mixer, after a keto meal is the best option. I also liked the suggestion of having a glass of water after finishing an alcoholic drink. Again, thank you for the honest communication without the usual judgemental sermon.

[dbcooper]

I have been on a low-carb diet with no alcohol for three months and I am seeing great results. I didn't need to lose weight but I feel better and have more energy. Mentally I feel better and have better gym workouts! I quit alcohol two and a half years ago so that made my low carb diet was an easy transition.

[lamnuck]

I started doing IF Oct 2018, drinking beer and wine almost daily. I lost 20 pounds initially and have easily maintained that weight to this day. Yes, I continue to drink beer and wine almost daily !

[lilyb.]

Heavy cream, stevia, scotch (like baileys) sometimes i add vanilla

[Rickflairshair]

I’m from the US and only certain parts of the states call it seltzer (northeast mostly). Where I am, it’s still called soda water not to be confused with club soda. That’s an entire story in itself

[dogphlap]

The best alcohol vs keto video I've seen. Thank you doctor.

[banjoange]

The pause and rewind effect was very useful as I certainly find myself carb sensitive if I deter from strict keto. 2–3 days to get back in ketosis and can often result in 2-3lbs gain too. I rarely have alcohol now but it’s wine when I do and my tolerance is much lower. I want my bed after 2 glasses! Loved the more in-depth scientific explanations but I would as a biochemist! Top job Dr Dan 🙌🏻

[KetoCookbooksCorner]

*Alcohol and keto can be a tricky combination, but it's definitely doable. Thanks for the informative video!*

[josephpower]

I like the sound that alcohol puts you in a pause state. GREAT STUFF KEEP IT ROLLING

[BrianMax]

Thanks for using Kilograms and pounds instead of stones when talking about your weight loss. This is a very informative video and I appreciate the explanation about glucagon and alcohol. I enjoy a single Irish whiskey and club soda after dinner.

[voertsek]

Woke up one morning and had a epiphany in my dreams to loose weight. No I’m note joking. This lead me to the Keto diet, and that was Low Carb hi fat diet I’ve lost 13 kgs in 3 months. A good start do not touch Sugar, Milk ( Go Almond milk check the carb content ) No Bread No Pasta ( Find substitute Soy Low carb substitute ) and make your own Tomato Sauce easy Cut Grill add Oregano or Italian spice blend . Touchdown. Great vid Dr M.

[mariazivkovich]

Thank you SO much. My birthday is coming up and I was worried that having a glass of champagne would throw me out of Ketosis. I am reassured that it is simply paused as I have found the last week and a half since starting Keto very challenging. Prior to Keto I enjoyed a glass of wine with dinner and loved my morning almond milk coffee. Now I know that I can have a glass of champagne on social occasions. Thank you, thank you, thank you.