The Double-Edged Sword: Understanding Antibiotics and Your Gut Microbiome | The Proof Podcast EP#271

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For many health-conscious people, the use of antibiotics is a double-edged sword. We understand their power in combating illness, but also recognise that they pose risks for the gut microbiome. 👇 Visit The Proof website for the full show notes and supporting studies. 👇 https://theproof.com/podcast/ I’m often asked for guidance about antibiotics by The Proof community, and in Episode #271, gastroenterologist and bestselling author Dr Will Bulsiewicz returns to the show to answer your most common questions. If you’ve ever wondered how antibiotics affect the microbiome and what you should do if you need to take them, this episode is for you. Dr Will Bulsiewicz, or “Dr B”, is an award-winning gastroenterologist, internationally recognised gut health expert and the New York Times-bestselling author of Fiber Fueled and The Fiber Fueled Cookbook. He is on the Scientific Advisory Board and is the US Medical Director of personalised nutrition company ZOE, has authored more than twenty articles published in peer-reviewed scientific journals, has given more than forty presentations at national meetings, presented to Congress and the USDA, and has taught over 10,000 students how to heal and optimise their gut health. We cover: 00:00 - Intro 03:01 - What are antibiotics? 08:32 - Efficacy, prescription, and 'antibiotic scar' 16:06 - The healthy gut microbiome 21:43 - Effects of antibiotics to gut microbiome 28:44 - Clostridioides difficile 31:37 - Do you really need antibiotics? 40:29 - High-fiber diet 43:54 - Sprouts, lentils, and fermented foods 46:56 - Prebiotics and prebiotic supplements 59:01 - Probiotics and microbiome recovery after antibiotics 1:04:53 - Who may benefit from taking probiotics?  1:09:10 - Foods to limit to avoid dysbiosis 1:10:27 - Why do antibiotics cause yeast infections? Do probiotics help? 1:11:54 - Antibiotics and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) 1:14:43 - Lifestyle changes to boost microbiome recovery after taking antibiotics 1:19:48 - Outro Connect with Dr Will Bulsiewicz: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theguthealthmd/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theguthealthmd - Twitter: https://twitter.com/theguthealthmd - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theguthealthmd_?lang=en - Website: https://theplantfedgut.com/ - Supplement: https://38tera.com/ - Previous episodes: https://theproof.com/tag/will-bulsiewicz/ My team and I have also put together a PDF of resources for this episode, helping you better understand the science behind this conversation. Download it at http://theproof.com/drb If you have any additional questions you would like answered in the future, let me know in the comments. The best way to support the show is to use the products and services offered by our sponsors. To check them out and enjoy great savings, visit https://theproof.com/friends/ Enjoy, friends. Simon ==== Get access to every episode 10 hours before YouTube by subscribing for free on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7bAIJCVgnquxXZuQCdZyTi or Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-proof-with-simon-hill/id1367773989 ==== Want to support the show? The best way to support the show is to use the products and services offered by our sponsors. To check them out, and enjoy great savings, visit https://theproof.com/friends/. • The Proof with Simon Hill - https://theproof.com/podcast/ • Book: The Proof is in the Plants - https://theproof.com/book/ • Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-proof-with-simonhill/id1367773989 • Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7bAIJCVgnquxXZuQCdZyTi • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theproof/ • Twitter - https://twitter.com/theproof • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theproofwithsimonhill • Plant-Based Ferments Guide - https://theproof.com/ferments/ • Two-week meal plan - https://theproof.com/mealplan/ • Plant Performance - https://theproof.com/plant-performance/ • Use the products and services offered by our sponsors. To check them out, and enjoy great savings, visit theproof.com/friends.