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Sugar-rich foods exacerbate antibiotic-induced microbiome disruption.
Nature·October 1, 2026·PMID 42816625
Why it mattersAntibiotic-induced gut dysbiosis and Enterococcus expansion are clinically relevant in hospitalized and immunocompromised patients, where they can lead to infections and complications. This study provides direct evidence that dietary sugar intake during antibiotics may worsen dysbiosis, suggesting a simple, modifiable factor that could be addressed in patient counseling and nutritional management.
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