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When taken orally, antibiotics kill bacteria.  That is what they are designed to do, and the more effective the antibiotic in curing your condition, the more effectively it kills bacteria.  The problem with many antibiotics is that they are not generally selective, and will kill any bacteria they come across - including the so-called ‘friendly’ bacteria, or probiotics, such as L. acidophilus that inhabit your gut. It is believed that these bacteria are essential for a healthy digestive system and for the digestion of many of the foods that you ingest; they break down many sugars for example.

Irrespective of the truth of these beliefs, one of the major benefits of the probiotics is that they prevent infestation by parasites and harmful bacteria. Acidophilus, for example, will take over the environment of harmful bacteria and prevent them from thriving. However, if the friendly bacteria are killed off by antibiotics it paves the way for harmful bacteria to become established.

Supplementing your diet with acidophilus will help to redress this balance and give control of your gastrointestinal system back to the probiotics.  Whenever you take a course of antibiotics, therefore, make sure that you take an acidophilus supplement and keep the friendly bacteria on top. You can find good acidophilus supplements are your local or internet health food store.

*Statements contained herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Lactobacillus acidophilus is not intended to diagnose, treat and cure or prevent disease. Always consult with your professional health care provider before changing any medication or adding Vitamins to medications.