8-Jan-2026
Researchers search for why some people’s #gut #microbes produce high alcohol levels
Researchers have identified specific gut bacteria and #metabolicPathways that drive #alcohol production in patients with #autoBrewerySyndrome (ABS), a rare and often misunderstood condition in which people experience #intoxication without drinking alcohol
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1111885
#science #metabolism #ethanol #physiology
Researchers search for why some people’s gut microbes produce high alcohol levels
Mass General Brigham study of 22 people with a rare condition known as auto-brewery syndrome has found a link between gut microbes and intoxication symptoms, pointing to new treatment strategies
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