- RESEARCH HIGHLIGHT
Antibiotics are not alone in harming intestinal flora.
The bacterium Lactobacillus paracasei (blue), which is often taken as a probiotic supplement, grows more slowly when exposed to some medications. Credit: Eye of Science/SPL
Anti-inflammatories, antipsychotics and cancer drugs are among a host of medications that might inadvertently slow the growth of gut bacteria.
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doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-018-02780-x
