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> a pint of beer provides about 180 kcal Then two paragraphs down: > Contrary to popular opinion, however, beer does not contain any fat. Rather, the pot bell
by ckastner 5y ago
> a pint of beer provides about 180 kcal
Then two paragraphs down:
> Contrary to popular opinion, however, beer does not contain any fat. Rather, the pot bellies of heavy drinkers probably result from the effects of alcohol as an appetite stimulant.
- eutectic 5y agoBut how efficiently are alcohol calories metabolizied? (I think not very)
- sva_ 5y agoDepends how regularly someone drinks I think. That's when people may develop a metabolic dependence on alcohol, and withdrawal can be deadly. I'm pretty sure ultimately, all alcohol must be metabolized. But people who drink more frequently will metabolize more quickly.
- eutectic 5y agoI meant how effectively can your body use it as a source of energy. I think the conversion efficiency is much lower than e.g. sugar or fat.
- p49k 5y agoNot sure why you’re downvoted; you’re correct. This 1996 article reflects the debunked 90s logic that eating fat makes you fat.
- _0ffh 5y agoI think this talk [1] mentions that alcohol is metabolised into fat in the liver, from where it diffuses out in tiny droplets and ultimately settles down as visceral fat. [1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBnniua6-oM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBnniua6-oM