Do probiotic supplements really make a difference during antibiotic treatment? Probably not, says the research

Study: Probiotic supplementation during antibiotic treatment is unwarranted in maintaining gut microbiome diversity: A systematic review and meta-analysis.  Image credit: PHOTOGRIN/Shutterstock.com

In a recent review and meta-analysis published in BMC Medicine Journal, the researchers evaluated previous work by conducting controlled trials of patients receiving antibiotic therapy with and without antibiotic supplementation. …

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