Antibiotics: take them only when you really need them

November 27, 2017

We know that antibiotics can be life-saving, but they can also wreak havoc on your gut microbiome. Antibiotics can wipe out bacterial species and decrease the diversity of the gut microbiome, so don’t take them unless there’s a good reason to do so. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. There are a lot of questions you can ask your doctor.

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