Everyday things can ‘rob’ our body of nutrients.
THIS WEEK: Antibiotics steal friendly bacteria
FRIENDLY bacteria are essential for healthy immune and digestive systems. But antibiotics kill them along with the unfriendly bacteria making you ill. The solution is to boost your friendly bacteria with probiotics, found in yoghurts.
"If you take antibiotics, take probiotics, too, separated by a few hours, although it doesn’t matter which you take first," said nutritional biochemist Rachell Hipkiss. "Live yoghurts are good but not as strong as probiotic pills. Typically, one pill contains the same amount as six pots of yoghurt. Pills are also useful for people with a lactose or dairy intolerance.
"When the course of antibiotics is completed, continue to take probiotics for several weeks. An inefficient digestive system may also mean below optimal nutrient absorption, so taking a good multivitamin may help, too."
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