Antibiotics are seen as both harmful and helpful as well. They help or protect us by treating our infection, but they can also upset the balance of good bacteria in the gut. This leads to health related problems which are not good for your body.But a new study has added an unexpected twist to this familiar story. Researchers have found that very small doses of antibiotics may actually encourage gut bacteria to produce compounds linked to anti-ageing benefits.
It does not mean that antibiotics can keep us young or it should be taken casually. But this discovery also changed our mindset. It suggests that, under specific conditions, antibiotics may interact with gut microbes in more complex ways than we once believed.
