Antibiotics are useful at fighting infection but it does so at the cost of healthy gut flora. These flora are vital to your health.
I’ve been asked if yogurt works well enough to help re-establish healthy gut flora after a course of antibiotics. I don’t think it does.
Fermented foods like yogurt are excellent dietary support for your existing healthy gut flora (probiotics) but when it comes to rebuilding a damaged system a little more help is needed.
Multi-strain probiotic supplements are more effective than yogurt for restoring gut bacteria post-antibiotics due to their variety of bacterial strains, higher potency, and targeted benefits for digestive and immune health. They also survive digestion better, ensuring more live cultures reach the intestines, and provide consistent dosages. Additionally, non-dairy probiotics reduce lactose intake for those who are lactose intolerant. Overall, these supplements present a more effective option for replenishing gut flora compared to yogurt.
Speak to the Live Well team at Pharmasave Summerland about how you can maximize your gut health after taking antibiotics.
Dan Cassidy – Registered Nutritional Product Advisor