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Drugs Leave Gut Microbe Footprints | Science News
New research reveals that medications can leave lasting scars on your gut microbiome—even years after you’ve stopped taking them. A study of over 2,500 people found that drugs from diverse classes—including antidepressants, beta-blockers, acid reducers, and even benzodiazepines—leave unique microbial fingerprints. Some effects rival those of broad-spectrum antibiotics, and even similar drugs within the same class can alter gut bacteria in wildly different ways. Scientists tracked changes over time, confirming meds themselves—not lifestyle—are driving these shifts. The takeaway? Your gut…
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