Antibiotics
For gut bacterial overgrowth and brain fog
The experts are split on this. Both sides are here.
The panel is split on antibiotics; use with care and only when truly needed.
Who is behind it
Voices including a licensed acupuncturist and clinician-educator, a certified nutrition specialist and a former research biochemist.
How strong the research is
Backed by some published research, and by what the experts see in practice.
In their words
“I wouldn't worry about a round of antibiotics like just just placing that self it's a great question ass but I wouldn't be overly concerned about that”
a former research biochemist
Antibiotics deplete vitamin K2 and B vitamins and damage gut bacteria affecting nutrient synthesis.
With care
Some of the minds attach conditions. These are worth reading before you begin.
The expert notes that literature and guidelines suggest antibiotics are not generally warranted for dental treatment in most cases for joint replacement patients.
a former research biochemistsponsoredAntibiotics were accepted to reduce infection risk which could negatively affect breastfeeding, despite initial hesitation.
Antibiotics can disrupt the microbiome and cause long-term side effects, so informed decisions are important
Where they disagree
Both sides
For
Antibiotics deplete vitamin K2 and B vitamins and damage gut bacteria affecting nutrient synthesis.
a registered nutritional therapistAgainst
These substances disrupt the gut microbiome and are associated with lower microbial diversity and shorter lifespan
a licensed acupuncturist and clinician-educatorCredible 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
Antibiotics disrupt gut microbiome, increasing baseline inflammation and risk of chronic diseases a certified nutrition specialist
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How this reading was made
Every line here comes from a doctor, scientist or coach speaking publicly, and links to the moment they said it. Entrain listens for where independent experts arrive at the same place on their own, and shows where they part ways. Backed by some published research, and by what the experts see in practice.
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The research beneath it
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