Antibiotics can disrupt the delicate balance of gut bacteria from "summary" of Brain Maker by DAVID. PERLMUTTER
Antibiotics have undoubtedly revolutionized modern medicine, allowing us to easily treat bacterial infections and save countless lives. However, it is important to understand that these powerful medications do not discriminate between good and bad bacteria in our bodies. When we take antibiotics to fight off an infection, we may inadvertently be disrupting the delicate balance of bacteria in our gut.
Our gut is home to trillions of bacteria that play a crucial role in our overall health and well-being. These bacteria help us digest food, produce essential nutrients, and even regulate our immune system. When we take antibiotics, we not only kill off the harmful bacteria causing the infection, but we also wipe out many of the beneficial bacteria in our gut.
This disruption of the gut microbiome can have far-reaching consequences for our health. Research has shown that imbalances in gut bacteria have been linked to a wide range of health problems, including obesity, diabetes, autoimmune diseases, and even mental health disorders. By altering the composit...
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