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Slashing sugar intake before antibiotics may save your microbiome
Avoiding sugary foods while taking a course of antibiotics might help protect the diversity of your gut microbiome. The array of bacteria in the gut plays a crucial role in supporting our digestion and our physical and mental health.
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Avoiding sugary foods while taking a course of antibiotics might help protect the diversity of your gut microbiome. The array of bacteria in the gut plays a crucial role in supporting our digestion and our physical and mental health. But this diverse community can be disrupted by antibiotics , leading to digestive problems, fatigue and flare-ups of skin conditions.
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