20/04/2026
Antibiotics are sometimes necessary (I’ve just been on a course after emergency dental surgery 😩), but they don’t act in isolation.
They reduce microbial diversity, disrupt beneficial species, and can impact things like short-chain fatty acid production which plays a big role in gut barrier/lining, immune function and inflammation regulation.
This is why some common symptoms like diarrhoea, bloating, or changes in digestion occur while taking them and can still happen when they are finished. Even without symptoms there can be changes in the microbiome.
I always say it is an absolutely necessity, do not take antibiotics if not 100% necessary and always finish the course when you do have them.
What I recommend to support you gut:
💊 Saccharomyces boulardii to reduce antibiotic-associated diarrhoea + ensure probiotics are taken at least 2hrs away from antibiotics.
🦠 Feed the beneficial microbes with a fibre like PHGG + polyphenol-rich foods
🫐Use targeted multi-strain probiotics during/after antibiotic use + increasing plant diversity
🥑Include nutrients to support the gut lining (glutamine, zinc carnosine, vitamins A + D, anti-inflammatory support)
It doesn’t need to be excessive but offering your gut no support while using antibiotics will lead to longer term gut issues.The microbiome is resilient, but it does need support.
If your gut tends to struggle after antibiotics, or symptoms linger longer than they should, that’s usually a sign you need a more personalised approach.
Feel free to reach out if you want support with that 💚
