Antibiotic associated diarrhea

Antibiotic-associated diarrhea can occur due to major perturbations in the gut microbiota caused by antibiotics. Rhonda Patrick discusses the role of probiotics in aiding recovery from such disturbances in the gut. Probiotics, either as supplements or in fermented foods, can help shorten the duration or reduce the commonality of antibiotic-associated diarrhea. They may not permanently reside in the gut but can act as placeholders, preventing harmful bacteria from colonizing during recovery. Additionally, Rhonda mentions using a specific probiotic called BSL number three, which contains a significantly higher number of live bacteria and has been shown in studies to increase beneficial bacteria, reduce inflammation, and even impact brain health 1.