Managing the Side Effects of Antibiotics - Lifestyle Medicine Matters

In Episode 8 of The Luke Coutinho Show, we dive into how antibiotics impact your gut and overall health. While they can be life-saving, antibiotics may disrupt your gut microbiome and weaken immunity. Learn how to manage their side effects and protect your health during and after treatment.

Here's what we cover:

• Why antibiotics can both help and harm

• How they deplete key vitamins (B-complex, K2, D) and minerals (magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc)

• Effects on the gut-brain axis and mood

• Food-based strategies to restore your body

• Smart supplement use and why multivitamins may backfire

• Probiotics vs. prebiotics for gut recovery

• Best timing for supplements to avoid interference

And much more…