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“Serotonin is important for regulating sleep/wake cycles, and too little serotonin may decrease sleep quality. The scientists gave mice water containing broad spectrum antibiotics for four weeks to deplete their gut microbiota or normal drinking water.”

“Among older adults living in residential care facilities, normal serum zinc levels reduced pneumonia incidence and severity and antibiotic use. Learn more about the role of zinc in health and longevity and which foods contain zinc in our overview article.”

“Type 1 diabetes risk is greatly increased in mice that were given three courses of antibiotics during early life and were already genetically predisposed to the autoimmune disease. The antibiotic treatment also caused disturbances in the microbiome and changed the immune system leading to decreased numbers of specialized T cells that prevent an autoimmune response.”

“The compound is called Lugdunin and is able to kill multiresistant pathogens, where many classic antibiotics have become ineffective. Antibiotic resistance is a growing problem. Future research will investigate whether the Lugdunin-forming can be used as a preventative measure against MRSA.”

“A year-long clinical trial tested whether antibiotics, omega-3 plus low-dose aspirin, or both could improve treatment outcomes in advanced cases. The study included 109 adults with advanced periodontitis who received deep cleaning and maintenance visits throughout the following year.”

“Patients who received them had a higher risk for aneurysms than patients who did not receive the antibiotics. Earlier this month the FDA added another update about the use of fluoroquinolone antibiotics to include mental health issues.”

“Antibiotic therapy is commonly used to eradicate the bacterium, but sulforaphane, an isothiocyanate compound derived from broccoli, has been shown to reduce H. pylori populations markedly, and may offer a more cost-effective means of treating H.”

“The microbiome is the combined genomes of the trillions of microbes that live on or in the body. It can be influenced by medications, such as antibiotics, and the food we eat. Fiber, of various types, serves as a rich nutrient source for the bacteria that live in our guts.”

“However, the adverse side effects of the antibiotics were reversed with probiotics or by exercise on a wheel.”

“A growing body of evidence suggests that genes play a small role in configuring the microbiome, but the environment is the dominant factor. Dr. Elinav describes how an over-sterilized environment and exposure to antibiotics in early life may harm the microbiome.”