Be Careful About Overdosing on Antibiotics !!!

Kills Good Bacteria Too: Once inside our bodies, the job of antibiotics is to destroy pathogens, but it does not stop there. The destruction continues and affects the beneficial gut bacteria, which is crucial for the normal functioning of our bodies. This gut flora of the body has a tremendous impact on the health of a person. Not only do they keep the digestion good, but they also impact the person’s overall mood, the body’s metabolism, and so on. This is the reason why we sometimes say, “I have a gut feeling about this”.

Prescriptions on Demand: Sometimes, doctors are pressurized into giving their patients antibiotics because, otherwise, patients feel like they have been cheated of their time. This sort of pressure from educated but under-informed patients causes damage to the patients. It is always recommended that one should trust the doctor if he/she advises you against antibiotics.

No Effect on Superbugs: Another problem that is commonly overlooked about antibiotics is superbugs. These are bacteria that develop over time in a body when bacteria learn to resist antibiotics. Superbugs do not have any cure and so they are dangerous. Hence, excessive use of antibiotics can lead to the opposite of the intended effect, i.e., instead of building a stronger immune system, they end up weakening the immune system.