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What is the disease where your body makes alcohol?

GeneralClass 12AllAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer

Auto-brewery syndrome (gut fermentation syndrome) is a rare condition where the digestive system produces ethanol from carbohydrates, causing intoxication without drinking alcohol. It's typically caused by an overgrowth of fermenting yeast or bacteria in the gut, often triggered by antibiotics or high-carb diets.

General · Class 12