Consumul de zahăr amplifică efectele nocive ale antibioticelor pe durata tratamentului

A study published in Nature indicates that avoiding sugar-sweetened foods during antibiotic treatment can protect gut microbiota and overall health. Researchers monitored the diets of leukemia patients undergoing intensive treatment, finding that sugar consumption increased the risk of losing beneficial gut bacteria diversity. This loss can lead to higher infection risks, particularly from Enterococcus faecium. The study highlights the importance of diet in managing gut health during antibiotic use and suggests careful antibiotic selection to mitigate negative effects. These findings could inform treatment strategies for cancer patients and others on antibiotics.