Plus, what *not* to eat.
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| | | | Welcome back to our October edition of You Asked, We Answered, where we answer one reader-submitted question every month! Christy W. recently asked how to keep her gut healthy while taking antibiotics. Today, we'll share what you can do — and avoid doing — during and after antibiotic treatment to help support your gut. | | | | Happy Monday,
Morgan Mandriota
Newsletter Editor, Healthline | | | | |
| |  | | Written by Morgan Mandriota
October 14, 2024 • 2.5 min read | | | | | | | |
| |  | | | Taking antibiotics? Here's how to protect your gut | | Taking antibiotics can be necessary and effective at treating or preventing infection. But it's true that some types of these medications can also kill healthy gut bacteria and disrupt your microbiome. Frequent use of certain antibiotics may even increase your risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) by damaging a key protective mucus layer of the gut. | | Your gut health can affect your well-being in endless ways, from sleep quality to cancer risk. What you eat and do during — and after — antibiotic treatment can make a difference in preserving healthy gut bacteria and protecting your overall health. | | Consider eating these gut-friendly foods while taking antibiotics: | - fermented foods like yogurt, cheese, sauerkraut, and kimchi
- high fiber foods like whole grains, beans, fruits, and vegetables
- prebiotic foods like onions, apples, cocoa, and seaweed
| | You'll also want to avoid consuming things that may reduce the medication's effectiveness, such as grapefruit, orange juice, and calcium-fortified foods. Research suggests these foods can prevent your body from properly breaking down the pill or decreasing its absorption. | | Taking probiotics may also help — however, timing is important. Probiotics usually consist of bacteria, which means the antibiotics may kill them or counteract any potential benefit. You may want to start supplementation after you finish your treatment. If you decide to take them at the same time, some experts suggest waiting 4 to 6 hours after taking each dose. | If you like this story, you might love our Digestive Health newsletter! | | | | | | | |
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