Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics — Nutrient Depletion & Health Patterns
Also known as: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate, Fluoroquinolones, Cephalexin
Drug Class: Antibiotic
Broad-spectrum antibiotics that eliminate both pathogenic and beneficial bacteria, causing significant microbiome disruption.
Nutrients That Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics May Deplete
Long-term use of Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics is associated with lower levels of the following nutrients based on peer-reviewed clinical research. WePattern surfaces these patterns from its clinical Knowledge Graph.
- Beneficial bacteria
- B vitamins
- Vitamin K
- Short-chain fatty acids
- Probiotics
Common Side Effects of Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics
- Immediate gut dysbiosis
- Antibiotic-associated diarrhea
- Increased infection susceptibility
- Immune dysfunction
Key Drug Interactions — Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics
Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics has 3 documented drug-drug interactions in WePattern's Pattern Health Intelligence database. Key interactions include:
- Probiotics (timing-sensitive)
- Warfarin
- Birth control pills
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics deplete nutrients?
Yes. Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics has been associated with depletion of Beneficial bacteria, B vitamins, Vitamin K, Short-chain fatty acids, Probiotics based on clinical research. WePattern maps these relationships from peer-reviewed sources.
What nutrients does Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics deplete?
Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics is associated with lower levels of: Beneficial bacteria, B vitamins, Vitamin K, Short-chain fatty acids, Probiotics. These depletions can develop over weeks to months of regular use.
What are the side effects of Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics?
Common side effects associated with Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics include: Immediate gut dysbiosis; Antibiotic-associated diarrhea; Increased infection susceptibility; Immune dysfunction.