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Does Alcohol Turn Into Fat or Sugar? The Truth About Alcohol Metabolism

Nov 25, 2025 •

4 min read

The body cannot store alcohol, unlike fat or sugar, and as a result, the liver prioritizes alcohol metabolism. This pauses the body's fat-burning processes to eliminate alcohol first. This clarifies whether alcohol turns into fat or sugar and reveals why drinking leads to weight gain.