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We talked a few days ago about using probiotics to help reduce digestive side effects during antibiotic treatment.
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But what about AFTER the antibiotics?
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What can we do to heal the gut after antibiotics?
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There is some recent research suggesting that probiotic consumption after antibiotic treatment may delay your microbiome from returning to its normal state.
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Taking that into consideration, if you aren't experiencing any negative effects (such as digestive upset) I suggest focusing on PREbiotics. But if you are struggling with some post-antibiotic digestive woes, you may want to try a probiotic.
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You would want to use the same probiotics I mentioned in my previous post:
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- Saccharomyces boulardii biocodex (now called Saccharomyces boulardii CNCM I-745)
- Visbiome
- Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG
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A prebiotic supplement is also a good idea. Here are some of the ones I recommend:
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- Sunfiber (my personal favorite and found in my @gutpowerdrinks products)
- Galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS)
- Fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS)
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To read more about healing your gut after antibiotic treatment check out the article in my bio.
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Ever thought, "Should I bother taking a probiotic while I'm on an antibiotic? Won't it just kill the good bacteria in the probiotic?"
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While there are differing opinions on this, I view probiotic usage during a round of antibiotics as a way to avoid or decrease severity of side effects from the antibiotic.
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Common side effects from antibiotics include:
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- Digestive problems
- Clostridium difficile infection
- Altering the Microbiome
- Antibiotic Resistance
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Digestive problems are the most common and include:
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- Nausea or vomiting
- Abdominal pain or cramping
- Diarrhea (commonly referred to as antibiotic-associated diarrhea)
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Luckily, many of the digestive problems that are caused by antibiotics can be relieved by probiotic supplementation.
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But which ones work best for this?
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- Saccharomyces boulardii biocodex (now called Saccharomyces boulardii CNCM I-745) - found in Florastor
- Visbiome
- Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG - found in Culturelle
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If you'd like to dive deeper into this topic and learn why these specific probiotic strains work, check out the article linked in my bio.
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I am totally fascinated by the connection between maternal and fetal health and the microbiome.
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Read a research article recently linking dysbiosis (imbalanced bacteria) to preeclampsia -- hypertension developed in pregnancy.
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Preeclampsia affects 300,000 women and their babies a year, so I'm glad to see researchers taking a look at how the microbiome plays a role in this condition.
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Gut dysbiosis and subsequent leaky gut and systemic inflammation all seem to be a factor in developing this condition (and seem to also have an effect on the placental microbiome, leading it to become imbalanced as well).
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Just further shows that a healthy gut microbiome is absolutely vital before and during pregnancy!
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(Want to read the research for yourself? Check out the link in my bio.)
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"A healthy, varied diet is at the core of your gut health." - @itskelseykinney
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And what has more variety than fruits and veggies?! Just think about all the beautiful colors!
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There are SO many options out there and depending on where in the world you live, your options will vary and change with the seasons.
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So what is it about fruits 🍌 and veggies 🍅 that make them so vital to our microbial balance? In a word -- POLYPHENOLS.
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Polyphenols are a type of antioxidant found in plants. They provide many benefits to the human body and one of those benefits is improved microbial balance.
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They do this by fueling your good gut bacteria.
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In return, your gut bacteria transform the polyphenols into anti-inflammatory compounds that your body can then use to keep you healthy.
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The fun thing about polyphenols is that they make your food pretty! They are responsible for the gorgeous colors you see in your food.
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The red (or green) skin of an apple. 🍎 🍏
The blue of blueberries.
The green of matcha green tea leaves. 🍵
The purple of an eggplant. 🍆
Even the rich brown of a cocoa bean.
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A good rule of thumb is to aim for a variety of different colors in your diet. It's important to vary the polyphenols you consume because different polyphenols feed different good gut bacteria.
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So #eatyourcolors 😊 and go to the link in my bio to learn more about the gut health powerhouse that is polyphenols.
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What are your favorite colorful foods? Let me know in the comments!
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Probiotics have been a hot topic for quite a while now -- and with good reason. They are extremely important to the health of the gut.
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According to the World Health Organization, probioics are defined as “live microorganisms which when consumed in adequate amounts as part of food confer a health benefit on the host.”
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In simple terms, they are BENEFICIAL bacteria -- the good guys.
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Probiotics are found in many foods such as sauerkraut, kefir, kombucha, etc, but many people also supplement with probiotics too. And that's awesome!
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With a small caveat...
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You need to know and understand the STRAIN of your probiotic. Unfortunately, many probiotics supplements don't tell you the strain they contain. They list the genus and species, but leave out the most important part!
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Two different strains of the same genus and species could act COMPLETELY differently. So you could wind up supporting your vaginal health when you really wanted to support your GI health. This is why you need to take a STRAIN-SPECIFIC probiotic.
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That means that you can’t expect Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG to do the same things as Lactobacillus rhamnosus PB01. Those third letters/numbers (e.g. “GG” and “PB01”) are the strain of the bacteria and are extremely important when you are evaluating the best probiotic supplement for you.
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For example, I use Bacillus coagulans GBI-30 6086 in my @gutpowerdrinks. It supports both the digestive and immune systems, which is just what I wanted.
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If you're taking a probiotic, do you know what strain it is? Let us know in the comments!
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Want to learn more about probiotic strains and the ones I use and recommend? Check out the link in my bio for my in-depth article.
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Have you heard of the RULE OF THIRDS in regards to diet?
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If not, it's SUPER simple. Which is exactly why I love it. I don't believe eating healthy should be complicated.
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So here’s how it works:
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Think about your plate sitting in front of you and break it into three equal sections.
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🥩 Section One is your PROTEIN. This includes beef, chicken, lamb, pork, duck, fish, shellfish, etc. As much as possible, try to purchase humanely-raised grass-fed, pastured, organic, etc. Quality is key here!
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🥦 Section Two is VEGETABLES. This includes any vegetable except the starchy kinds. You're going to want to make sure you're getting variety here. Don't just stick to the same veggies all the time. Switch it up and try new things! 🥕🥒🌶️
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🍠 Section Three is CARBOHYDRATES. This is where your starchy tubers like potatoes, sweet potatoes, yuca, taro, and squash come in. Fruits are also in this category.
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In addition, you'll want to be sure to get in some healthy fats such as avocados, grass-fed butter, ghee, lard, tallow, etc. These are all great options for cooking.
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See? Super simple!
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Do you follow the rule of thirds? Let me know in the comments!
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