50sec snip

The Peter Attia Drive cover image

#283 ‒ Gut health & the microbiome: improving and maintaining the microbiome, probiotics, prebiotics, innovative treatments, and more | Colleen Cutcliffe, Ph.D.

The Peter Attia Drive

NOTE

The Impact of Antibiotics on Microbiome Development

Antibiotics can significantly disrupt the delicate ecosystem of the microbiome by killing off a wide range of bacteria. Following antibiotic treatment, the microbiome can gradually rebuild itself based on the food consumed and the environment. While some individuals may regain a similar microbiome to their original one, others may develop a different composition. Studies suggest that children exposed to antibiotics have a higher risk of conditions like obesity, type 2 diabetes, ADHD, and celiac disease. The microbiome variance before and after antibiotics during developmental years may play a crucial role in these health outcomes. Therefore, after antibiotic use, there is an opportunity to reset the microbiome through dietary improvements, as the microbiome starts afresh with a new composition.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode