Antibiotics and Brain Function
at Central Connecticut Chiropractic
The human gut microbiome comprises a huge number of microorganisms. Evidence from neuroscience researchers demonstrates that microbiota is essential for the development and maturation of brain systems. Antibiotics are amazing life-savers, but they can have a negative impact on the brain.
Doctors have recently documented more cases of seriously disrupted brain function in people, especially the elderly, taking antibiotics other than penicillin.
Antibiotic-Associated Encephalopathy.
- NEUROLOGY
Bhattacharyya, S.; Darby. “Antibiotic-Associated Encephalopathy.” April 5, 2016: P3.383.
Supporting Resources
Antibiotics can negatively impact the physiology and psychology of patients.
Antibiotics can negatively impact the physiology and psychology of patients.”
- CELL REPORTS
More, L. “Link between Antibiotic-Induced Changes in Gut Microbiota and Hippocampal Neurogenesis.” 5(16).
Many distinguished researchers and physicians have concluded that the answer to disease is not to create stronger drugs, but rather strengthening the body’s natural defense network.
ROBERT ROUNTREE, M.D.
Immunotics: A Revolutionary Way to Fight Infection, Beat Chronic Illness, and Stay Well. Aug. 28, 2000
Antibiotic use during pregnancy is associated with increased rates of schizophrenia, autism, anxiety, and depression later in the child’s life.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
Tamar L. “Stress and the Commensal Microbiota: Importance in Parturition and Infant Neurodevelopment.” 02 Feb 2015
Children who had received antibiotics in the first 6 months of life had significantly lower overall cognitive and verbal comprehension abilities, increased risk of problems with impulsivity, hyperactivity, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, and anxiety issues.
PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY
Slykerman R.; Coomarasamy C.; Wickens K. “Exposure to antibiotics in the first 24 months of life and neurocognitive outcomes at 11 years of age.” 2019 May;236(5):1573-1582
Emerging evidence indicates that antibiotic-induced gut dysbiosis impairs mental health.
Emerging evidence indicates that antibiotic induced gut dysbiosis impairs mental health.”
- BRAIN, BEHAVIOR AND IMMUNITY
Frolich, E.; Farzi, A.; Mayerhofer, R. “Cognitive Impair of antibiotic-induced gut dysbiosis.” 2016 Aug;56:140-55