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Impact of medications and diet on gut microbiome

Overview

Research has identified that various common medications can cause long-term alterations to the human gut microbiome that persist for years after use has ceased. An analysis of over 2,500 participants published in the journal ‘mSystems’ found that while the effects of antibiotics are well-documented, other drug classes—including antidepressants, beta-blockers, proton pump inhibitors, and benzodiazepines—also cause distinct and lasting microbial patterns. Notably, the impact of benzodiazepines was found to be comparable to that of broad-spectrum antibiotics.

In addition to studying pharmaceutical impacts, researchers have investigated dietary interventions. A clinical trial by Washington State University involving overweight adults found that daily consumption of elderberry juice for one week led to positive shifts in gut bacteria, such as increases in Firmicutes and Actinobacteria. This consumption was also associated with improved metabolic markers, including an average 24 percent reduction in blood glucose levels.

Entities

North Carolina State University · Washington State University · Estonian Biobank · University of Tartu · Oliver Aasmets

Timeline

  1. 14 days ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Research examines medication impacts and elderberry benefits on gut microbiome

    New research explores how medications like antibiotics and antidepressants cause lasting gut microbiome changes, while a separate study suggests elderberry juice may improve metabolic health and gut bacteria.

  2. 17 days ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    University of Tartu study links common drugs to long-term gut microbiome changes

    A study from the University of Tartu reveals that medications like antidepressants and benzodiazepines can alter gut microbiome composition for years, while new research links microbes to personality traits.

Sources

katalogfirm.pl · medonet.pl · mindmegette.hu · rynekzdrowia.pl