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Study Reveals Long-Term Gut Disruption from Medications

11/2/2025

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Prescription medications, including antibiotics and antidepressants, can affect the gut microbiome for years after use, per a study in the American Society for Microbiology's Journal mSystems.
The study analyzed data from 2,509 adults in Estonia who provided blood, cheek swabs, and stool samples.
Experts caution the study was not controlled and variables such as diet and environment were unaccounted for.
The findings indicate long-term gut health disruption.

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Prescription medications, including antibiotics and antidepressants, can affect the gut microbiome for years after use, per a study in the American Society for Microbiology's Journal mSystems.
The study analyzed data from 2,509 adults in Estonia who provided blood, cheek swabs, and stool samples.
Experts caution the study was not controlled and variables such as diet and environment were unaccounted for.
The findings indicate long-term gut health disruption.