Schnapps

Schnapps sensitivity arises from ethanol, fruit sugars, or artificial additives. Avoid it for 8 weeks, try substitutes like vodka or alcohol-free flavored spirits, and support your system with probiotics, milk thistle, and turmeric.

🍑 What is Schnapps?

Schnapps is a distilled spirit, typically made from fermented fruit or flavored with fruit, spices, or herbs. European schnapps is usually dry and less sweet, while American schnapps tends to be sweeter and infused with additional sugars and flavors.

🤔 Why Do I Have an Intolerance to Schnapps and Its Components?

Your intolerance to schnapps may stem from:

• Ethanol: The alcohol in schnapps can irritate sensitive digestive systems or the liver.
• Fruit Sugars: Natural and added sugars from fruits or flavorings may cause discomfort in sugar-sensitive individuals.
• Artificial Additives: American schnapps often contains artificial flavorings and colorings that can trigger sensitivity.
• Histamines: Fermentation or flavoring processes can introduce histamines, leading to symptoms like flushing, headaches, or digestive upset.
• Congeners: Byproducts of distillation and flavoring may cause reactions like headaches or nausea, particularly in sweeter schnapps.

If you tolerate other alcoholic drinks, it might be due to the absence of certain additives, fruit sugars, or histamines in those beverages.

🛠️ What Can I Do About It?

To manage your sensitivity to schnapps:

• Avoid schnapps for 8 weeks: Eliminate it completely from your diet during this period.
• Reintroduce and retest: Gradually reintroduce schnapps after 8 weeks to check for symptoms.
• Choose alternatives: Opt for spirits with fewer flavorings or less sugar, like vodka or gin.
• Track symptoms: Keep a food and drink journal to monitor changes and identify triggers.

💊 Supplements to Support Intolerance to Schnapps and Inflammation from Alcohol