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Eating sugar while taking antibiotics might harm gut bacteria

New research flags sugar as a gut‑killer when paired with antibiotics, urging patients to ditch sweets during treatment.

By · Published October 4, 2026  01:22 UTC · Updated October 5, 2026  00:27 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: New research flags sugar as a gut‑killer when paired with antibiotics, urging patients to ditch sweets during treatment.
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On Oct. 1, 2026, researchers at City of Hope released a study linking sugar consumption to increased gut damage during antibiotic courses. The work, posted through EurekAlert!

Science News Releases, found that participants who ate sugary foods while on antibiotics showed a greater loss of beneficial microbes compared with those who avoided sugar. The investigators concluded that skipping sweets could help preserve the gut microbiome during treatment.

Both pieces echo the study’s recommendation to limit sugar while on antibiotics. Guidance on dietary adjustments during antibiotic therapy is now being discussed among clinicians, though formal guidelines have not yet been issued.

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The obvious questions

What effect does sugar have on the gut microbiome during antibiotic treatment?

The study reports that sugar consumption amplifies the damage to gut health caused by antibiotics, leading to a greater loss of beneficial microbes.

Which organizations released the study and reported on it?

The research was conducted by City of Hope, released through EurekAlert! Science News Releases, and covered by Prevention and NYU Langone Health.

Are there official dietary guidelines for patients on antibiotics regarding sugar intake?

Coverage notes that clinicians are discussing the recommendation to limit sugar, but formal guidelines have not yet been issued.

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