How to Support Your Gut Health While Taking Antibiotics

Antibiotics Can Disrupt Your Gut—Here’s How to Help

Antibiotics play a crucial role in fighting infections, but they don’t just target harmful bacteria, they can also affect the beneficial bacteria in your gut. This disruption can throw off the delicate balance of your gut microbiome, which is essential for digestion, immune function, and overall well-being.

If you’re taking antibiotics, it’s important to support your gut health to minimize unwanted side effects and maintain microbial balance. One way to do this? Taking the right probiotic.

Why Antibiotics Affect Your Gut Microbiome

Your gut is home to trillions of bacteria that work together to aid digestion, support the immune system, and keep your gut lining strong. When antibiotics enter your system, they can’t distinguish between good and bad bacteria, leading to a decrease in beneficial microbes. This imbalance may cause digestive discomfort, bloating, or changes in bowel movements.

The Power of Probiotics During Antibiotic Use

Not all probiotics are the same, and not all can survive antibiotic treatment. The key is choosing a clinically studied strain that can withstand common antibiotics while continuing to support gut health.

Why Saccharomyces boulardii CNCM I-745® is the Best Choice

One of the most researched probiotics is Saccharomyces boulardii CNCM I-745, a unique probiotic yeast that stands apart from bacterial probiotics. Here’s why it’s the ideal probiotic to take during antibiotics:

✔ Survives Antibiotic Treatment – Unlike most bacterial probiotics, Saccharomyces boulardii CNCM I-745 is naturally resistant to common antibiotics, meaning it continues working even while you’re taking antibiotics.*

✔ Helps Restore & Maintain Gut Balance – It promotes the growth of beneficial bacteria, helping to restore and maintain balance in the gut microbiome.*

✔ Supports Digestive Comfort – Research shows that Saccharomyces boulardii CNCM I-745 can help support normal digestive function and ease digestive disruptions caused by antibiotics.*

✔ Backed by Science – This probiotic strain is one of the most clinically studied, with over 130 clinical trials supporting its effectiveness in gut health.*

How to Take Probiotics with Antibiotics

To get the most out of your probiotic while on antibiotics:

• Take them a few hours apart – If you’re taking a bacterial probiotic, antibiotics may kill off the beneficial bacteria. Taking bacteria-based probiotics a few hours after antibiotics can improve survival rates.
• Choose a resilient strain – Saccharomyces boulardii CNCM I-745 is naturally resistant to common antibiotics, so you don’t have to worry about timing it around your antibiotic.*
• Continue probiotics after finishing antibiotics – Supporting your gut doesn’t stop when your antibiotics do. Continue taking probiotics for at least a few weeks to help rebuild your gut microbiome.*
  

The Best Probiotic for Antibiotic Support? Florastor

Florastor® is the #1 selling probiotic strain worldwide, featuring Saccharomyces boulardii CNCM I-745, the clinically studied strain known for its ability to thrive during antibiotic use. Backed by science and trusted for over 70 years, Florastor helps keep your gut healthy when you need it most.*