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Impact of sugar on antibiotic-related gut microbiome health
Overview
Scientific research has identified a link between high sugar consumption and the disruption of the gut microbiome during antibiotic therapy. Studies involving patients at institutions such as NYU Langone Health and Memorial Sloan Kettering found that for every additional 100 grams of sugar consumed within 48 hours before treatment, there was a 21% reduction in alpha diversity, which is a key indicator of bacterial species variety.
This reduction in diversity is associated with an increase in Enterococcus faecium, a bacterium linked to difficult-to-treat infections. Researchers utilized data from hospitalized cancer patients undergoing long-term antibiotics prior to stem cell transplantation to monitor nutritional intake precisely. Dr. Jonathan Peled of Memorial Sloan Kettering noted that a diverse microbiome is essential for immune function, vitamin production, and digestion, and helps prevent pathogens from causing disease.
Entities
Nature · National Organization for Medicines · NYU Langone Health · Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center · National Hellenic Pharmaceutical Federation
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[HEALTH] 4 sourcesSugar consumption during antibiotic therapy may damage gut microbiome
A study in Nature suggests that sugar consumption during antibiotic treatment can damage the gut microbiome, potentially increasing the risk of dangerous infections in patients.
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Sources
dan.co.me · dunav.at · ieidiseis.gr · radiotitograd.me · vecernji.ba · virus.com.gr