How can antibiotic use affect bacteria balance in the stomach (gut flora)?
How can antibiotic use affect bacteria balance in the stomach (gut flora)?
Although antibiotics are an important medical advance, overuse can lead to an imbalance of bacteria in the gut, and a weakening of the digestive and immune systems. Watch as integrative gastroenterologist Robynne Chutkan, MD, discusses this issue.
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