The gut microbiome, comprising bacteria, fungi, and yeasts, plays a crucial role in human health.
Disruption of the microbiome is associated with numerous chronic health conditions.
It has long been known that antibiotics affect the gut microbiome, killing both beneficial and pathogenic bacteria.
Now, a study has found that other prescription medications also negatively impact the microbiome, and their effects can last for some years after stopping the medication.
A recent study has found that many prescription medications have a lasting impact on the gut microbiome, which can persist for several years.
The study, published in the American Society for Microbiology’s Journal mSystems, found that, in addition to antibiotics, antidepressants, beta-blockers, stomach acid reducers, and anti-anxiety drugs, these substances could continue to disrupt the microbiome long after use.
