Your Antibiotics Are Still Reshaping Your Gut 6 Years Later
A single antibiotic course can alter your gut microbiome for up to 8 years, according to a March 2026 study of 15,000 patients. The downstream risks include C. diff, potential metabolic consequences, and a resistance crisis that kills tens of thousands annually. Prescribers are not telling you this at the point of care, and they should be.
By Dr. Alex Chen · 3 min read