Antibiotics and Your Gut: Why You Need Probiotics After Antibiotic Treatment

Jul 16

Antibiotics save lives but they don’t discriminate. While fighting harmful bacteria, they also wipe out the beneficial bacteria in your gut, leaving your microbiome vulnerable and imbalanced.

1. What Happens to Your Gut After Antibiotics?

A typical round of antibiotics can decrease gut microbial diversity by over 30%, according to research from the University of Copenhagen. This disruption may lead to:

Diarrhea
Bloating
Weakened immunity
Yeast infections
Long-term digestive issues

2. How Probiotics Help You Recover

Taking probiotics after antibiotics helps:

Repopulate beneficial bacteria
Prevent antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD)
Shorten recovery time for your gut microbiome

📌 A study in The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) showed that taking probiotics reduced the risk of AAD by 42%, especially in children and older adults.

3. When and How to Take Probiotics After Antibiotics

Start taking probiotics during your antibiotic course (at least 2–3 hours after the antibiotic dose)
Continue for at least 2 weeks after finishing your antibiotics

4. Why Choose Proflora?

Proflora includes resilient strains that survive stomach acid and colonize the gut effectively, including:

Saccharomyces boulardii – Shown to reduce antibiotic-associated diarrhea
Lactobacillus plantarum – Helps restore gut flora balance

Why Choose Proflora?

Proflora Probiotics are formulated with scientifically validated strains, guaranteed potency, and a delayed-release capsule to ensure maximum effectiveness. Whether you're looking to improve digestion, strengthen immunity, or support mental clarity, Proflora provides targeted solutions for your health.

Start your probiotic journey with confidence. Start with Proflora.

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