Eating bread daily? Doctor warns it could lead to a rare disease

Bread is an integral part of our daily lives. Bread is a quick, convenient breakfast option that pairs well with a variety of toppings like eggs, peanut butter, avocado, or jam. Whole grain or multigrain bread is a healthier choice as it contains more fiber, vitamins, and minerals than white bread, helping keep you full longer and supporting digestion.

However, here's a warning! Holistic Health Guru, Dr Mickey Mehta recently shared a video and has explained how bread causes auto-brewery syndrome.

In a long post he writes: Can't do without bread every morning?

Well... atleast try to reduce. Because bread could be the most dangerous thing you put in your body.

Today, I'm talking about auto-brewery syndrome.

This rare condition allows the gut microbiome to overproduce ethanol from carbohydrates, including those found in bread, which can lead to intoxication symptoms even without consuming alcoholic beverages.

However, should you have bread for any reason...

Have Isabgol(Psyllium Husk) at night and first thing in the morning."

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What is auto-brewery syndrome?
Auto-brewery syndrome (ABS), also known as gut fermentation syndrome, is a rare medical condition where the body produces alcohol (ethanol) internally through the fermentation of carbohydrates in the digestive system. This happens when certain yeast or fungi—most commonly Saccharomyces cerevisiae or Candida species—overgrow in the gut. When a person with ABS consumes foods high in carbohydrates or sugars, the yeast ferments these carbs into ethanol, leading to symptoms of alcohol intoxication without any alcohol intake.

People with this disease may experience dizziness, brain fog, fatigue, slurred speech, mood changes, or even difficulty walking—similar to being drunk. In severe cases, blood alcohol levels can rise high enough to cause legal and health issues. The condition is often triggered by factors like antibiotic overuse (which disrupts gut microbiota), diabetes, liver problems, or a weakened immune system.

Diagnosis can be tricky and often requires monitoring blood alcohol levels after consuming carbohydrates. Treatment typically involves antifungal medications, dietary changes (like a low-carb or anti-yeast diet), and probiotics to restore gut balance.

It is often advised that people having this disease should avoid corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, white bread and pasta, white rice, white flour, potato chips, crackers, sugary drinks and fruit juices. Bread can contribute to auto-brewery syndrome when certain strains of yeast (like Saccharomyces cerevisiae or Candida) overgrow in the gut. When a person with this condition eats carb-rich foods—like bread, pasta, or sugary snacks—the yeast ferments the sugars into ethanol, leading to symptoms like dizziness, confusion, fatigue, and even alcohol intoxication without drinking.