Will Eating Yeast Keep You Sober? The Science Behind the Myth
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In 2014, a viral Esquire interview with the co-founder of Samuel Adams sparked a widespread rumor that consuming active dry yeast could help mitigate the effects of alcohol. While the theory might sound plausible, based on how yeast contains alcohol-metabolizing enzymes, the reality is far more complicated and not scientifically supported.