The Washington Post May 25, 2026 • 10:40

Column | I’m a gastroenterologist. Here’s what antibiotics really do to your gut. - The Washington Post

By Trisha Pasricha, MD

Column | I’m a gastroenterologist. Here’s what antibiotics really do to your gut. - The Washington Post

Skip the probiotic with your antibiotics, and bolster your microbiome with these three strategies instead.

My doctor prescribed me a course of antibiotics, and my friend told me to pick up a probiotic supplement to protect my microbiome. Should I do it, or am I wasting my money?
There isnt solid data th… [+163 chars]

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