Breaking myths – it's quick & easy to rebulid your gut microbiome after antibiotics

Your gut will bounce back after antibiotics — sadly not so fast, and not necessarily.

Studies show it can take 6 months to 2 years to restore microbiome diversity — and in some cases, key species may never return.

Even more surprising? Taking generic probiotics straight after antibiotics can delay recovery, crowding out your native microbes rather than helping them grow back.

Keystone species like Faecalibacterium prausnitzii and Akkermansia — which protect your gut lining, promote immunity and regulate inflammation — are especially vulnerable. Lose them, and your gut’s whole ecosystem suffers.

True recovery takes strategy, nourishment, and time — not just popping a probiotic.