Common medications may change your gut for years
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Common medications may change your gut for years
Common medications may reshape the gut microbiome long after the last dose is taken. In a study of more than 2,500 people, researchers found lasting microbial changes linked not only to antibiotics, but also to antidepressants, beta-blockers, acid-reducing drugs, and benzodiazepines. Some effects were still detectable years later, suggesting past medication use may strongly influence the gut bacteria people carry today.
A study conducted by researchers at the University of Tartu in Estonia reveals that common medications can alter the gut microbiome for years, even after discontinuation. The research, which analyzed more than 2,500 people, identified lasting microbial changes associated with various types of medications, including antibiotics, antidepressants, and benzodiazepines. Persistent effects of medications on the microbiome. The researchers analyzed sto…
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