>Is it possible to rebuild the microbiome after taking broad-spectrum antibiotics? Thank you.

Thanks for your question u/MasterPainting5098 !

I get asked all the time about how antibiotics impact the microbiome. Long story short, the science is still evolving on this subject and there’s no magic bullet solution. While there’s lots of discussion going around about using probiotics, fecal microbiota transplants, phage therapy, and other interventions, there’s not enough research or accessibility of these options for us to confidently support them at this time.

That being said, there are a number of things that are known to help healthy bacteria grow, thrive, and populate the gut.

-Try the Mediterranean diet. The variety of foods rich in fibers, vitamins, minerals, omega 3 fatty acids, and more nutrients feed your gut bacteria, helping them survive and produce byproducts needed for healthy digestion.

-Incorporate fermented foods and beverages, such as sauerkraut and kefir, into your diet. Fermented products contain beneficial bacterial species that can help restore the gut microbiota.

-Reduce your sugar and artificial sweetener consumption, as these products can increase inflammation or lead to further imbalance in the gut microbiome.

FYI I took some of these tips from a blog post we wrote where we combine research from ~10 peer-reviewed publications on this topic. Hope you find it useful!

https://www.injoy.bio/post/antibiotics-can-they-really-mess-up-your-gut

LC