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Common medications may change your gut for years
Medications can influence the community of microbes living in the human gut long after a person stops taking them, according to a large study led by researchers at the University of Tartu Institute of Genomics.
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A study of over 2,500 participants found that common medications can cause lasting alterations to the gut microbiome even after treatment ends. Researchers observed persistent microbial shifts associated not only with antibiotics but also with antidepressants, beta‑blockers, acid‑reducing drugs and benzodiazepines. The findings suggest that a wide range of prescription drugs may have long‑term effects on gut bacterial composition.
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