Drug protects your gut bacteria from antibiotics

• Autores: Jessica Hamzelou
• Localización: New scientist, ISSN 0262-4079, Nº. 3139, 2017, pág. 7
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Antibiotics can save people's life, but they can also mess up their microbiome. A formulation of activated charcoal could help, protecting their body from the downsides of antibiotics. Stomach pains and diarrhea are familiar side effects for many people who take antibiotics. But by messing with the balance of microorganisms in the body, antibiotics may also cause longer-term changes, potentially leading to obesity and allergies.