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Dr. Eric Berg DC · October 19 · 11 min

Reset Your Gut After Antibiotics (5 Simple Steps)

Broad-spectrum antibiotics can take a serious toll on your gut microbiome, causing problems that can last for years. Can fermented foods and probiotics adequately support gut microbiome recovery after antibiotics? Uncover the surprising connection between gut health and antibiotics. Uploaded 17-10-26 👉 Download Dr. Berg’s Free Daily Health Routine: https://drbrg.co/4ylwsjH Just so you know, my full line of high-quality supplements is available on Amazon — search Dr. Berg Supplements. 0:00 Antibiotics and gut health 1:19 The importance of healthy gut bacteria 1:38 Gut-brain axis 2:10 Two types of antibiotics 2:34 Broad-spectrum antibiotic side effects 3:22 Probiotics while on antibiotics 4:24 Raw sauerkraut benefits for gut health 6:35 Microbiome diversity and fermented foods 6:50 The best fermented foods for gut health 8:07 The appendix explained Take the first step toward a healthier gut with this FREE guide: https://drbrg.co/4yn4vI4 Keep watching for more ways to restore a healthy gut microbiome: https://youtu.be/RCjQAQuWiYc https://youtu.be/fJWPp1EBpYg https://youtu.be/wLl0OvB4d8A This simple morning routine can make impactful changes to your gut health. Find it here: https://drbrg.co/4yRQIKx Gut microbiome recovery after a single course of antibiotics doesn’t happen as quickly as you might think. Unfortunately, some people may never fully recover their original gut microbiome. People are often told that their gut bacteria will return to normal within 4 to 8 weeks, but this isn’t always the case. The bacteria that return may be different, and antibiotic resistance genes can persist in the gut microbiome. A healthy gut microbiome is essential for overall health and well-being. From your immune system to your mood, gut health affects nearly every aspect of your health. Gut microbes also play a key role in serotonin production, which is why many people report mood changes after antibiotic use. Probiotics can be helpful when taking antibiotics. Look for strains that can survive stomach acid, and take them simultaneously alongside antibiotics. Sauerkraut is one of the best fermented foods for gut health. Other beneficial fermented foods that can help support a healthy gut microbiome include yogurt and kefir. DATA: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9020749/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9066705 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8756738 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4191029 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7523053 https://academic.oup.com/gpb/article/17/1/39/7229734 Dr. Eric Berg, DC, Bio: Dr. Berg, DC, age 61, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis and Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book, The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices but focuses on health education through social media. Follow Me on Social Media: YouTube: https://drbrg.co/drberg YouTube Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/@drbergshorts Keto Recipe: https://www.youtube.com/@drbergketorecipes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drericberg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drericberg/ Spotify Podcast: 🎧 https://drbrg.co/DrBerg-Spotify TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drbergofficial X: https://x.com/dr_ericberg Disclaimer: Dr. Eric Berg, DC, received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose, and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Broad-spectrum antibiotics can take a serious toll on your gut microbiome, causing problems that can last for years. Can fermented foods and probiotics adequately support gut microbiome recovery after antibiotics? Uncover the surprising connection between gut health and antibiotics.

Uploaded 17-10-26

👉 Download Dr. Berg’s Free Daily Health Routine: https://drbrg.co/4ylwsjH

Just so you know, my full line of high-quality supplements is available on Amazon — search Dr. Berg Supplements.

0:00 Antibiotics and gut health
1:19 The importance of healthy gut bacteria
1:38 Gut-brain axis
2:10 Two types of antibiotics
2:34 Broad-spectrum antibiotic side effects
3:22 Probiotics while on antibiotics
4:24 Raw sauerkraut benefits for gut health
6:35 Microbiome diversity and fermented foods
6:50 The best fermented foods for gut health
8:07 The appendix explained

Take the first step toward a healthier gut with this FREE guide: https://drbrg.co/4yn4vI4

Keep watching for more ways to restore a healthy gut microbiome:
https://youtu.be/RCjQAQuWiYc
https://youtu.be/fJWPp1EBpYg
https://youtu.be/wLl0OvB4d8A

This simple morning routine can make impactful changes to your gut health. Find it here:
https://drbrg.co/4yRQIKx

Gut microbiome recovery after a single course of antibiotics doesn’t happen as quickly as you might think. Unfortunately, some people may never fully recover their original gut microbiome.

People are often told that their gut bacteria will return to normal within 4 to 8 weeks, but this isn’t always the case. The bacteria that return may be different, and antibiotic resistance genes can persist in the gut microbiome.

A healthy gut microbiome is essential for overall health and well-being. From your immune system to your mood, gut health affects nearly every aspect of your health. Gut microbes also play a key role in serotonin production, which is why many people report mood changes after antibiotic use.

Probiotics can be helpful when taking antibiotics. Look for strains that can survive stomach acid, and take them simultaneously alongside antibiotics.

Sauerkraut is one of the best fermented foods for gut health. Other beneficial fermented foods that can help support a healthy gut microbiome include yogurt and kefir.

DATA:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9020749/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9066705
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8756738
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4191029
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7523053
https://academic.oup.com/gpb/article/17/1/39/7229734

Dr. Eric Berg, DC, Bio:
Dr. Berg, DC, age 61, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis and Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book, The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices but focuses on health education through social media.

Follow Me on Social Media:
YouTube: https://drbrg.co/drberg

YouTube Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/@drbergshorts

Keto Recipe: https://www.youtube.com/@drbergketorecipes

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drericberg

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drericberg/

Spotify Podcast: 🎧 https://drbrg.co/DrBerg-Spotify

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drbergofficial

X: https://x.com/dr_ericberg

Disclaimer:
Dr. Eric Berg, DC, received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose, and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatm

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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