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Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Nutritional Science
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Antibiotics are crucial for treating infections but can disrupt the gut microbiota.
  • This disruption may lead to gastrointestinal issues and serious conditions like Clostridioides difficile infection.
  • Nutrition significantly influences gut microbiota diversity and function.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current evidence on dietary strategies for mitigating antibiotic-induced gut dysbiosis.
  • To explore the role of nutrition in managing infections and supporting gut microbiota recovery.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies investigating the impact of diet on gut microbiota during antibiotic therapy.
  • Analysis of research on specific nutrients and dietary patterns (e.g., high-fiber diets).

Main Results:

  • Beneficial nutrients support the gut microbiota-host symbiosis, reduce inflammation, and maintain gut barrier integrity.
  • Short-chain fatty acids improve immune response and decrease C. difficile infection severity.
  • High-fiber diets promote faster gut microbiota recovery post-antibiotics.

Conclusions:

  • Nutrition plays a vital role in managing infections and counteracting antibiotic-induced dysbiosis.
  • Emerging evidence supports personalized nutrition for restoring microbiome diversity.
  • Further research is needed to identify optimal nutrient combinations for microbiome restoration.