Daily Bread Consumption: Gut Health Risks and Rare Auto-Brewery Syndrome Debate

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Moneycontrol•04-02-2026, 18:02
Daily Bread Consumption: Gut Health Risks and Rare Auto-Brewery Syndrome Debate
- •Wellness expert Dr. Mickey Mehta warns against daily refined bread consumption, linking it to poor gut health and Auto-Brewery Syndrome (ABS).
- •Dr. Mehta advises reducing bread intake and suggests Isabgol for digestion, highlighting bread's widespread presence in Indian breakfasts.
- •Social media responses are mixed, with some users reporting health improvements after switching to traditional grains, while others argue bread is a global staple and dietary tolerance varies.
- •Auto-Brewery Syndrome (ABS) is a rare condition where the gut ferments carbs into ethanol, causing intoxication-like symptoms without alcohol.
- •Health experts emphasize moderation, whole-grain choices, and personalized nutrition, advising professional medical evaluation for unexplained symptoms.
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