#197: Doctales with Cocktails - Gut-Brewed Alcohol, The Unusual World of Auto Brewery Syndrome

Produced in partnership with Eckard Enterprises - Learn how to build and protect your wealth through an alternative investment in minerals. This episode is also sponsored by PearsonRavitz– an agency dedicated to supporting physicians on their journey to getting the right insurance.  Auto Brewery Syndrome is a rare medical condition where the gut microbiome converts carbohydrates into alcohol, leading to individuals becoming intoxicated without consuming alcohol. Symptoms can include chronic fatigue, dizziness, disorientation, hangovers, and IBS. This condition can affect people with underlying health issues, such as diabetes and liver disease, and is often exacerbated by antibiotic use. Treatment involves dietary modifications, including a low-carbohydrate diet. Looking for something specific? Here you go! 00:00:00 - Introduction to "Cocktails with Cocktails" podcast 00:01:00 - Discussion on the Rosetta effect 00:03:00 - Mention of a Republican debate drinking game 00:08:00 - The relationship between income and happiness 00:10:00 - Auto Brewery Syndrome: A rare medical condition that makes you drunk without drinking 00:13:00 - The role of saccharomyces cerevisiae in auto brewery syndrome 00:15:00 - Dietary modifications to manage auto brewery syndrome 00:19:00 - Research comparing patients with auto brewery syndrome to an asymptomatic group 00:23:00 - Symptoms and diagnosis of auto brewery syndrome 00:27:00 - Treatment and dietary recommendations for auto brewery syndrome List of resources mentioned: "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell "How to Retire Happy: The 12 Most Important Decisions You Must Make Before You Retire" by Wes Moss PubMed (National Library of Medicine) Our Advice! Everything in this podcast is for educational purposes only. It does not constitute the practice of medicine and we are not providing medical advice. No Physician-patient relationship is formed and anything discussed in this podcast does not represent the views of our employers.  The Fine Print! All opinions expressed by the hosts or  guests in this episode are solely their opinion and are not to be used as specific medical advice.  The hosts,  May and Tim Hindmarsh MD, BS Free MD LLC, or any affiliates thereof are not under any obligation to update or correct any information provided in this episode. The guest's statements and opinions are subject to change without notice. Thanks for joining us! You are the reason we are here.  If you have questions, reach out to us at [email protected] or find Tim and I on Facebook and IG. Please check out our every growing website as well at  bsfreemd.com (no www)  GET SOCIAL WITH US! https://www.withkoji.com/@bsfreemd Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.