
ZOE Science & Nutrition
Antibiotics: The surprising truth about probiotics and what to do instead
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17 Aug 2023 · 55 min
Gut health
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Antibiotics are one of the greatest discoveries of the 21st century. Since their inception, they’ve saved countless lives, but these miracle drugs come at a cost. In some cases, they can seriously affect your health or can even be life-threatening. In today’s episode, Jonathan puts himself under the microscope. After an injury forced him to take antibiotics, he shows you the effect they had on his own gut bacteria. Jonathan’s joined by Dr. Will Bulsiewicz and Prof. Tim Spector, who explore the i