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Auto-brewery syndrome is a rare condition where gut microbes ferment carbohydrates into alcohol, causing intoxication without drinking. Researchers have now identified the specific microbes and metabolic pathways responsible for this phenomenon. Analysis revealed that patients’ gut samples produced significantly more alcohol than those of healthy individuals. In a promising treatment example, a fecal transplant successfully resolved a patient’s symptoms, offering long-lasting relief and highlighting the gut microbiome’s role in this disorder.
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