The Claim

Daily consumption of a high-quality probiotic, prioritization of dietary fiber, and intake of a variety of fermented foods improves gut health following antibiotic use.

What the research says

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Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.

Supports
22score
Challenges
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Cause and effect
1 study reviewed
In plain English

People who take a high-quality probiotic, eat mostly fiber-rich foods, and consume different fermented foods every day after using antibiotics have better gut health than those who do not.

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Taking a high-quality probiotic, prioritizing fiber, and consuming a variety of fermented foods daily improves gut health after antibiotic use.

What the research says

1 study

  1. Study: Diet-Associated Gut Bacterial Microbiota and Metabolome Signatures Linked to Fermented Food Intake in Healthy Postmenopausal Women

    People who ate lots of fermented foods and plant-based meals had healthier gut bacteria and more beneficial chemicals in their poop than those who didn’t. This suggests that eating similar foods after antibiotics could help the gut recover.

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