10/13/2026
💊 Taking antibiotics? Don’t forget about your gut.
When antibiotics are absolutely necessary, be proactive about supporting your gut microbiome.
🦠 1. During antibiotics: Consider Saccharomyces boulardii (Sacch B), a probiotic yeast naturally resistant to antibacterial antibiotics. Research suggests it may help reduce antibiotic-associated diarrhea, and some cases of reoccurring C-Diff.
🌱 2. After antibiotics: Consider transitioning to a broad-spectrum probiotic to support your gut microbiome.
⏱️ My rule of thumb: 1 week of probiotic support for every day on antibiotics. A 7-day antibiotic course = 7 weeks of probiotic support.
📚 Research: PMID 20011734 | PMID 22423260
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Disclaimer: Educational purposes only—not medical advice. Probiotics aren’t appropriate for everyone; consult your healthcare provider before use, especially if immunocompromised or critically ill. The optimal duration of probiotic use after antibiotics has not been clearly established.