Jammu, April 27 -- A man from Belgium was recently cleared of drunk driving charges after medical tests revealed he has an uncommon condition where his body independently produces alcohol. The judge dismissed the case citing confirmation from three separate expert medical examinations that the man has auto-brewery syndrome.

Auto-brewery syndrome, also known as gut fermentation syndrome, is a rare disorder where the gastrointestinal tract converts carbohydrates into ethanol through fermentation by resident microorganisms. Anyone can potentially develop this condition, though it is more prevalent in individuals with diabetes, obesity or impaired immunity. Genetic factors relating to alcohol metabolism may also influence vulnerability.

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