Doctors discover the source of mysterious intoxicationScientists have uncovered how the gut can secretly brew alcohol inside the body.
Date: January 13, 2026
Source: Mass General Brigham
Summary:
Some people get drunk without drinking because their gut bacteria produce alcohol from food. Researchers have now identified the microbes and biological pathways behind this rare condition, auto-brewery syndrome. Tests showed patients’ gut samples produced far more alcohol than those of healthy people. In one case, a fecal transplant led to long-lasting symptom relief.
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Source:
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260113220920.htm
