{"id":3303,"date":"2025-01-19T18:24:14","date_gmt":"2025-01-19T23:24:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/claremontcoloniccenter.com\/?p=3303"},"modified":"2025-01-19T18:25:48","modified_gmt":"2025-01-19T23:25:48","slug":"foods-to-eat-and-avoid-while-taking-antibiotics-to-keep-gut-healthy-fight-nausea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/claremontcoloniccenter.com\/?p=3303","title":{"rendered":"Foods to Eat and Avoid While Taking Antibiotics to Keep Gut Healthy, Fight Nausea"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\tAntibiotics are a powerful tool in fighting bacterial infections like strep throat, whooping cough or a urinary tract infection. But they can leave the patient with nausea, diarrhea or an upset stomach.<\/b><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\tThat\u2019s because antibiotics kill bacteria indiscriminately. They eradicate the malicious bugs causing illness and the beneficial bacteria in the digestive tract that help the body digest and absorb nutrients \u2014 disrupting the balance of microbes in the gut, experts say.

\n\n\u201cAs they\u2019re fighting the bugs that are making you sick, they\u2019re also killing the good bugs that are in our intestines,\u201d Lauri Wright, Ph.D., a registered dietitian, associate professor and director of nutrition programs at the University of South Florida, tells TODAY.com.

\n\n\u201cThey can wipe out a lot of the good bacteria that are in the gut.\u201d

\n\nAntibiotics can also cause villi, the little finger-like projections in the intestines that move things along, to lie flat, which can lead to problems with nutrient absorption, Wright adds.

\n\nPeople can experience antibiotic-associated diarrhea, nausea, bloating and cramping, says Theresa Gentile, a registered dietitian in New York and a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

\n\nBut eating right can help diminish the gut flora disruption and restore a healthy balance of the beneficial bacteria.

\n\n\u201cThey can regrow and repopulate the gut with either foods or supplemental probiotics,\u201d Gentile tells TODAY.com.

\nAntibiotics foods to eat<\/b>

\n\nWhile taking antibiotics, the dietitians recommend adding the following to the menu:

\nProbiotic foods<\/b>

\n\nThese probiotic foods contain the healthy bacteria that help create a well-functioning gut.

\n\nThey include:

\n\n Yogurt with live cultures. <\/b> But be careful because dairy can decrease the absorption of some antibiotics, like tetracycline, so always check the label on your medication for any food-drug interactions, Wright cautions. <\/li>
  • \nKefir<\/b>, a fermented milk beverage thinner than yogurt but creamier than milk. <\/li>
  • \nFermented foods<\/b> like kimchi, sauerkraut, tempeh and kombucha. <\/li>
  • \nCheese. <\/b> Certain varieties like Swiss, provolone, Gouda, cheddar, Edam, Gruy\u00e8re and cottage cheese contain probiotics, according to Harvard Health. The same precaution about dairy potentially making some antibiotics less effective applies here, so check the label. <\/li><\/ul>

    \n\nPrebiotic foods<\/b>\n\nPrebiotics feed the good bacteria in the gut. They\u2019re fibers the body can\u2019t digest, so they\u2019re able to reach the large intestine, where most of those beneficial microbes live, and nourish them.

    \n\nThe strategy is that after eating foods with the healthy bacteria, you then eat other foods that help them thrive, Wright says.

    \n\nAll prebiotics are fiber, but not all fiber is prebiotic, researchers note.

    \n\nFoods that contain prebiotic fibers include:

    \n\n Bananas

    \n Apples

    \n Garlic

    \n Onions

    \n Leeks

    \n Asparagus

    \n Beans

    \n Whole grains like quinoa, brown rice and oats

    \n\nFoods with vitamin K<\/b>

    \n\nAntibiotics can kill bacteria in the intestines that produce vitamin K, a nutrient that supports normal blood clotting and makes proteins for healthy bones.

    \n\n\u201cIncreasing the intake of the green leafy vegetables like spinach and kale and collards are ways to get vitamin K back in through food,\u201d Wright says.

    \n\nThe only exception is if someone is taking the blood thinner warfarin because this medication and vitamin K work against each other, she adds.

    \nBest foods to eat with antibiotics to avoid nausea<\/b>

    \n\nIf you have nausea, eating bland foods like saltine crackers or white toast can help, both experts note.

    \n\nDry starchy foods are more easily digested, Gentile adds.

    \n\n\u201cCarbohydrate digestion starts in the mouth, and it\u2019s the only macronutrient that does. So it already starts digesting early and it gets through pretty quickly through digestive (system),\u201d she says.

    \n\nBroths can help patients stay hydrated, especially if they have diarrhea, Gentile notes.

    \n\nGinger or lemon can also help with nausea.

    \nShould you take a probiotic supplement when taking antibiotics? <\/b>

    \n\nWright always prefers using food first, but a probiotic supplement can give people an extra boost.

    \n\n\u201cThe supplement is a good idea because you probably can\u2019t consume enough probiotics in foods,\u201d Gentile says.

    \n\nThe highest quality supplements usually contain Lactobacillus or Bifidobacterium, Wright says, the most commonly used human probiotics, according to studies.

    \n\nWait about two to three hours after your antibiotic dose to take the probiotic so the medication doesn\u2019t destroy the healthy bacteria delivered by the supplement, she advises.

    \nAntibiotics foods to avoid<\/b>

    \n\nBe careful with these options, the dietitians say: <\/b>

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    • Grapefruit. <\/b> It can interact with some antibiotics such as erythromycin, according to the National Capital Poison Center. Check the label of your antibiotic. <\/li>
    • \nFried foods and other foods with a lot of fat. <\/b> They delay gastric emptying, which \u201cmight just make you feel fuller longer and just not feel well,\u201d Gentile says. <\/li>
    • \nSpicy foods. <\/b> They can worsen nausea for some people. <\/li>
    • \nSugary foods. <\/b> Candies, sodas and pastries can fuel the harmful bacteria in the gut, throwing off the balance in your body even more, Wright says. <\/li>
    • \nAlcohol. <\/b> It can worsen side effects like nausea and diarrhea, she notes. <\/ul><\/li>

      \n\nWhat should I eat for breakfast while taking antibiotics? <\/b>

      \n\nAs long as your antibiotic isn\u2019t contraindicated with dairy, pair Greek yogurt with sliced bananas or berries, and sprinkle some chia seeds on top for another source of prebiotic fiber, both dietitians suggest.

      \n\nAnother option is a bowl of oatmeal with bananas and chia seeds, Gentile adds.

      \n What to eat after antibiotics treatment<\/b>

      \n\nContinue the probiotic-rich foods and the prebiotic foods so that you can build the gut flora up quicker and with the right balance of healthy bacteria, Wright recommends.

      \nMost healthy adult microbiomes return to normal after two months, studies have found.


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