Hidden risks of sugar and antibiotics
A recent study reveals that consuming foods and drinks high in sugars during antibiotic treatment damages the natural balance of bacteria in the gut, increasing the risk of serious infections and worsening complications from stem cell transplants. The study showed that increasing sugar intake by about 100 grams during treatment reduces microbial diversity by 24% and is associated with a significant rise in Enterococcus bacteria, which can enter the bloodstream and cause sepsis or other complications. Data from over a thousand cancer patients were reviewed, and experiments confirmed that sugar significantly promotes the growth of these bacteria, especially immediately after antibiotic therapy, with a 12% increase in mortality risk associated with higher sugar consumption during treatment. Researchers suggest that reducing sugar intake during antibiotic treatment may help improve patients’ health outcomes.
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