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Sugar worsens antibiotic damage to gut microbes

Research shows sugar-rich diets exacerbate microbiome disruption during antibiotic treatment, suggesting avoidance may mitigate harm.

2 publishers · 3 articles · first seen 30 Sept 2026 · updated 2h ago

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  1. NatureSugar amplifies antibiotic disruption of gut microbes
  2. NatureSugar-rich foods exacerbate antibiotic-induced microbiome disruption
  3. New ScientistSlashing sugar intake before antibiotics may save your microbiome

Sources

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  1. Sugar amplifies antibiotic disruption of gut microbes Nature ·
  2. Sugar-rich foods exacerbate antibiotic-induced microbiome disruption Nature ·
  3. Slashing sugar intake before antibiotics may save your microbiome New Scientist