What Causes Gut Fermentation Syndrome?

Abnormal Quantity Of Enzymes In The Liver

In a Japanese study of gut fermentation syndrome, it was found individuals with the condition had an abnormal quantity of enzymes in the liver, and this was believed to be a contributing factor in the development of the disorder. It is believed certain enzymes that assist the liver in metabolizing and removing alcohol, including the enzymes alcohol dehydrogenases (ADH) and acetaldehyde dehydrogenases (ALDH), are less active than normal in individuals with gut fermentation syndrome. Indeed, the disorder is slightly more prevalent in Japan than in the rest of the world. Scientists think this may be due to a genetic predisposition that causes approximately thirty-six percent of individuals living in East Asian nations to have damaged ADH and ALDH enzymes that do not work properly.

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