Antibiotic use
For microbiota diversity and health
The experts are split on this. Both sides are here.
The panel is split; antibiotics can disrupt the gut microbiome, so use with care.
Who is behind it
Voices including a GP with a Master of Public Health, a registered holistic nutritionist and a certified nutrition specialist.
How strong the research is
Mostly expert experience so far, with published research still catching up.
In their words
“if you give antibiotics to a person you can see that their microbiotic diversity is greatly reduced and then gradually rebuilds over the following weeks and months”
a licensed acupuncturist and clinician-educator
Where they disagree
Both sides
Against
Antibiotics can destroy the gut microbiome and indirectly contribute to visceral fat.
a GP with a Master of Public HealthCredible minds land on different sides here. Read both, notice how it suits you, and talk it through with your clinician.
More on the other side
Frequent antibiotics disrupt microbiome balance leading to gut health issues and dysbiosis. a registered holistic nutritionist
Antibiotics disrupt gut microbiome balance, allowing fungal organisms like candida to multiply a certified nutrition specialist
Talk it through
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How this reading was made
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