“Mystery” disease SURGING in seniors!
“Mystery” disease SURGING in seniors!
It’s a disease that usually targets YOUNGER adults…
But now cases of this serious, debilitating disease are suddenly SURGING in older folks!
Most docs have been baffled by the sudden about-face…
But today we have new research on the “mystery” disease that’s cropping up with more and more older adults…
Including the culprit behind the outbreak!
Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) – disorders involving chronic inflammation of tissues in your digestive tract – are on the rise with seniors.
In fact, new data has found that 15% of NEW cases of IBD are in seniors – more than ever before.
And it doesn’t appear to be slowing down, anytime soon!
But recent findings determined there may be a culprit that’s behind it all…
It’s potentially your medicine – specifically ANTIBIOTICS!
Antibiotics help kill dangerous bacteria – but they can also cause your gut microbes to go haywire, leading to IBD.
In fact, a recent study on antibiotics and IBD found that, each time you take antibiotics, your five-year odds of IBD could jump as much as:
- 27% after one antibiotic course
- 55% after two courses
- 67% after three courses
- 96% after four courses
- 236% after five courses
Now, you’re probably thinking…
Who is taking three, four, or five courses of antibiotics?
Unfortunately, PLENTY of people!
That’s because too many docs continue to blindly hand out antibiotics at the drop of a hat – even when antibiotics aren’t NEEDED!
So, what should you do when your doc prescribes them?
ASK!
Ask why you need them and what the alternatives are.
Again, if you need antibiotics for a severe infection, you should take them.
But also take a probiotic supplement during and after to help ensure your gut bacteria remain in balance.
To the truth about antibiotics,
Sarah Reagan
Sources:
Dunleavy, Brian. “Antibiotics may raise risk for inflammatory bowel disease in older adults, study finds.” https://www.upi.com/Health_News/2022/05/13/IBD-risk-antibiotics-study/8481652456043/
