Tag: Auto-Brewery Syndrome
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Feeling Drunk Without Alcohol? Auto-Brewery Syndrome Explained
What Is Auto-Brewery Syndrome? Auto-Brewery Syndrome (ABS) is a rare medical condition in which the gut metabolizes carbohydrates into ethanol (alcohol) inside the body. People with ABS can experience symptoms of intoxication—impaired coordination, slurred speech, dizziness, and a feeling of being “drunk”—without consuming alcoholic beverages. In some cases, the symptoms are mild; in others, they…
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Feeling Drunk Without Alcohol? Understanding Auto-Brewery Syndrome
What is Auto-Brewery Syndrome? Auto-Brewery Syndrome (ABS) is a rare gut disorder where the intestines ferment sugars into alcohol, leading to blood alcohol levels and intoxication without consuming alcoholic beverages. In some cases, people may feel dizzy, slurred speech, impaired coordination, or a sense of being “drunk” after meals rich in carbohydrates. ABS is sometimes…
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Auto-Brewery Syndrome: When Your Gut Ferments Alcohol in the Absence of Drinking
What is Auto-Brewery Syndrome? Auto-Brewery Syndrome (ABS) is a rare gut disorder where the intestinal system ferments carbohydrates into alcohol, producing measurable blood alcohol levels without any intake of alcoholic beverages. People with ABS may suddenly feel drunk or intoxicated, experiencing slurred speech, dizziness, impaired motor control, and a sense of being “wasted” even after…