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For years he’d be found in a stupor, until a fall led to a surprising diagnosis

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Phil Anderson's mysterious 'zombie-like' episodes led to a diagnosis of auto-brewery syndrome, where intestinal microbes produce high ethanol levels. Despite treatments, including fecal transplants, his condition persisted until a third transplant in July 2025. He now maintains a low-carb diet and abstains from alcohol, regaining stability and resuming his deacon duties.

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