ABS

 That story is about a rare medical condition called Auto-Brewery Syndrome.

In cases like Mark Mongiardo’s, the body essentially produces alcohol internally. Certain types of yeast or bacteria in the gut ferment carbohydrates into ethanol—similar to how beer is made—so the person can appear intoxicated even without drinking.

What was happening to him

• After eating carbs (bread, pasta, السكر, etc.), microbes in his gut would ferment sugars into alcohol
• This caused symptoms like:
  
• Slurred speech
• dizziness
• confusion
• even high blood alcohol readings
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• Because it’s so rare and misunderstood, people often assumed he was secretly drinking

Why it caused so much damage

For years, the condition went undiagnosed, so it affected:

• His job (appearing drunk at work)
• His relationships (others doubting his honesty)
• His reputation (misjudged as having alcohol problems)

The turning point

A doctor finally recognized the pattern and diagnosed him with Auto-Brewery Syndrome, which can often be managed with:

• Antifungal medications
• Low-carbohydrate diets
• Sometimes probiotics or microbiome treatment

Why the story stands out

Cases like his are rare but powerful—they show how a real medical condition can be mistaken for behavioral issues for years, and how getting the right diagnosis can completely change someone’s life.

If you want, I can  explain how doctors test for this condition or  how common it actually is.