{"id":215389,"date":"2026-04-27T02:35:32","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T06:35:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.medicalofficesofmanhattan.com\/?p=215389"},"modified":"2026-07-16T02:00:56","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T06:00:56","slug":"doctors-say-this-medication-could-be-wreaking-havoc-on-your-gut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.medicalofficesofmanhattan.com\/es\/news\/doctors-say-this-medication-could-be-wreaking-havoc-on-your-gut\/","title":{"rendered":"Doctors Say This Medication Could Be Wreaking Havoc on Your Gut"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Many medications can affect your gut, but experts say antibiotics have the most significant impact on the microbiome. While they\u2019re essential for treating bacterial infections, antibiotics don\u2019t just target harmful bacteria\u2014they can also disrupt the balance of healthy bacteria in your gut, potentially leading to digestive issues and longer-term changes in gut health.<\/p>\n<p>Seg\u00fan <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalofficesofmanhattan.com\/es\/our-team\/pratima-dibba-md\/\">Dra. Pratima Dibba<\/a>, there\u2019s currently no proven way to fully prevent these microbiome changes while taking antibiotics. While some people turn to probiotics, she notes that they aren\u2019t well-regulated or consistently proven to protect the gut during treatment. Instead, patients should focus on taking medications as prescribed and supporting overall gut health through diet and lifestyle. Understanding how medications impact the microbiome can help you take a more informed, proactive approach to your digestive health. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prevention.com\/health\/a70411870\/the-number-one-medication-that-impacts-your-gut-microbiome\/\">Read the full article.<\/p>\n<p><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/l.ead.me\/bfFlF2\">\u00bfLe gustar\u00eda programar una cita con el Dr. Dibba?<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many medications can affect your gut, but experts say antibiotics have the most significant impact on the microbiome. While they\u2019re essential for treating bacterial infections, antibiotics don\u2019t just target harmful bacteria\u2014they can also disrupt the balance of healthy bacteria in your gut, potentially leading to digestive issues and longer-term changes in gut health. 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