Gastroenterologist Yulia Alekseeva reported that the use of certain foods helps the body to endure a course of antibiotics with less risk of unpleasant consequences.
Doctor Alekseeva recalled in an interview that antibiotics can aggressively affect the bacterial flora of the intestine. These drugs destroy pathogenic bacteria, but the side effect of taking them is also the death of beneficial microorganisms that inhabit the intestines. With a long course of antibiotics, the intestinal microbiome can suffer very much, which will inevitably affect the entire body.
“When taking antibiotics, beneficial intestinal bacteria, probiotics, die en masse, which causes malfunctions in the body,” the doctor explained to Moscow 24.
The doctor advised that when taking these drugs, eat certain foods that help replenish the concentration of beneficial intestinal bacteria.
“Firmed foods such as sauerkraut and pickles will help fill the deficiency of beneficial bacteria. Also, probiotics are found in fermented milk products: kefir, yogurt,” Yulia Alekseeva clarified.
The specialist noted that fermented milk products used for this purpose should not contain sugar, flavorings, in addition, they should have a fairly short shelf life. The doctor also shared an important rule: you need to consume dairy products with a long time interval from taking medications, as they interfere with the absorption of medicines.
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It is also useful for people who take antibiotics eat vegetables, fruits, legumes, cereals, nuts, whole grain bread. These products contain prebiotics, which are fibers that promote the development and reproduction of probiotics in the intestines.
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Important! Information provided for reference purposes. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and under no circumstances self-medicate. Seek medical attention at the first sign of illness.
Yuliya Alekseeva Healthy lifestyle gastroenterologist, cardiologist, therapist