Do you really know? How can I avoid the side effects of antibiotics?
May 21, 2025
The discussion dives into the crucial role of antibiotics in saving lives while exposing the serious issues of antibiotic resistance and side effects. It highlights how antibiotics can disrupt gut health, potentially affecting digestion for up to two years. Listeners learn about the importance of probiotics during treatment and explore tips to avoid complications, particularly yeast infections. The informative insights provide a balanced view of antibiotic use and its impact on overall well-being.
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Antibiotics Impact Gut Microbiome
- Antibiotics disrupt the gut microbiome by killing both harmful and harmless bacteria.
- This disruption can last up to two years after treatment, causing issues like diarrhea and bloating.
Use Probiotics To Protect Gut
- Taking probiotics alongside antibiotics helps protect gut microbiome diversity and reduce side effects.
- Discuss probiotics with your doctor and consider over-the-counter options to minimize antibiotic damage.
Antibiotics Cause Yeast Infections
- Antibiotics can cause yeast infections by killing beneficial vaginal bacteria, allowing candida to grow unchecked.
- This happens because the vagina becomes less acidic without protective bacteria like lactobacillus.