A review of over 6 million medical records found exposure to antibiotics may increase
your risk of developing Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, two main types of
in§ammatory bowel disease
The risk rose in a dose-dependent manner and was highest in those taking
nitroimidazoles and §uoroquinolones — often used to treat gut infections
Just one course of antibiotics can negatively affect your gut microbiome for up to 12
months and can increase your risk of heart attack, stroke and colorectal cancer.
Unnecessary use of antibiotics increases the risk of antimicrobial resistance, which is
rising and experts estimate it will kill 10 million each year by 2050
Emulsifiers, a common food additive found in mayonnaise, salad dressings, baked goods
and ice cream, have been associated with the development of gut inflammation and
"robust" colitis in an animal model
Natural options that may help reduce symptoms include ginger, curcumin, omega-3 fats,
probiotics, coconut oil and optimizing vitamin D levels
Read the full analysis by Dr. Mercola
