Will Alcohol Ruin a Keto Diet? What to Know About Drinking on Keto
                                
                                
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                                When you ingest alcohol, your body prioritizes its metabolism above all other metabolic functions, including fat burning. This fundamental biological process directly influences whether and how alcohol will ruin a keto diet, temporarily pausing ketone production and potentially hindering your progress.