Antibiotics play an important role in treating bacterial infections, but they can also temporarily disrupt the balance of beneficial bacteria within the gut. In this Expert Insight, Dr. Jutta Zonderland, Global Scientific Adviser at Novonesis, discusses clinical research involving the probiotic strains Bifidobacterium BB-12® and Lactobacillus acidophilus LA-5®, and their potential role in supporting gut microbiome balance following antibiotic use.
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- Dr. Jutta Zonderland
Key Takeaways:
Antibiotics can temporarily affect the balance of beneficial bacteria in the gut.
The gut microbiome may require time to recover following antibiotic treatment.
Bifidobacterium BB-12® and Lactobacillus acidophilus LA-5® have been studied in relation to antibiotic-associated diarrhoea.
Clinical studies have reported reductions in both duration and incidence of severe diarrhoea following antibiotic use.
These strains may help support restoration of microbial balance after antibiotics.