probiotics

Prevention reports that antibiotics, while fighting infection, can disrupt the gut microbiome—and claims a common everyday food may make that disruption worse. The article suggests paying attention to diet during and after a course of antibiotics to protect digestive health. It is generating interest among readers concerned about gut health, probiotics, and how everyday eating habits interact with medication.

Startup accelerator Plug & Play is turning its attention to companion nutrition for people taking GLP-1 weight-loss and diabetes drugs, framing it as the next frontier for the microbiome sector. The idea is that patients on medications like Ozempic, who eat less, may need tailored probiotic and nutrient support to protect gut health and muscle mass while losing weight.