De Flines J, Scheen A J, Paquot N
Service de Diabétologie, Nutrition et Maladies métaboliques, CHU Liège, Belgique.
Rev Med Liege. 2019 May;74(5-6):304-309.
Metabolic disturbances associated with chronic alcohol consumption, among which those affecting glucose regulation, lipid profile, uric acid and nutritional status, are described. In fact, alcohol abuse can lead to overweight and obesity, but also to protein-caloric malnutrition. Finally, we will discuss concerns about vitamin and mineral deficiencies that may be observed in alcoholic people and can contribute to aggravate somatic complications.
