Although antibiotics can successfully fight bacterial infections, they also destroy beneficial bacteria in the intestinal flora.
Antibiotics are designed to treat infections caused by “bad” bacteria, but they also affect the good and good bacteria in your gut. Meanwhile, the state of the intestinal flora depends on the general state of health, metabolism, and the body's resistance to pathogens. Weakened microflora is one of the factors of weakening the immune system, food intolerance, obesity, psychological problems or chronic diseases – physician Tamara Ilyinskaya reminded MedicForum about this.
The doctor emphasized that antibiotics should never be taken lightly, they should be taken strictly according to the doctor's prescription. In cases where a course of antibiotics has been prescribed, the condition of the intestine and the restoration of its bacterial flora should be taken care of separately.
According to the therapist,
“To build up the intestinal flora after taking antibiotics, sweets, products made from white flour, alcohol, sugary drinks and in general all highly processed foods – they damage healthy intestinal bacteria and prevent the proper regeneration of intestinal flora. You also need to reduce the content of salt and fat.
Explaining that it helps to restore the intestinal flora after taking antibiotics, Ilyinskaya pointed out the benefits of certain products.
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Probiotic products. Probiotics are water-insoluble dietary fibers containing important live microorganisms that naturally occur predominantly in fermented foods and can migrate or multiply rapidly in the gut. They have an anti-inflammatory effect. Found in:
- yogurt
- kefir
- sauerkraut
- Kombucha
- bread kvass
- apple vinegar
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Prebiotic products. Prebiotics, or water-soluble dietary fiber, are considered “good” gut bacteria and help restore balance in the gut:
- legumes.
- oats
- bananas
- algae
- berries
- asparagus
- tomatoes
- garlic and onion
Omega-3 fatty acids also contribute to the health of the intestine: they not only have an anti-inflammatory effect, but also promote the biodiversity of beneficial bacteria in the intestine. Another useful food group is nuts and seeds.
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