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Antibiotics are medication that fight bacteria, the drugs work by killing bacteria or by preventing it from reproducing. Common gastrointestinal side effects include : nausea, diarrhea, bloating and abdominal pain. Foods eaten during and after taking antibiotics can affect its effectiveness.
There are more than trillions of bacteria and other microorganisms living in the gut called microbiome. Antibiotics fight bacteria, and they can upset the balance of bacteria in the microbiome. The gut microbiome keeps the digestive system functioning and helps the immune system to defend against viral infection.
Nausea or diarrhea are the common side effects of upsetting bacterial balance. Consuming probiotics and prebiotics during and after a course of antibiotics can restore the balance of bacteria in the gut. Probiotics are live microorganisms-healthy bacteria. They can reduce some of the side effects of antibiotics, such as bloating and diarrhea.
Some foods interfere with the effectiveness of antibiotics, these include grapefruits and grapefruit juice, which can stop the body from breaking down and correctly absorbing the medication. Foods fortified with high doses of calcium such as orange juices can interfere with the absorption of certain antibiotics.
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