Aggressive Antibiotic Use Disrupts Gut Microbes and Raises Risk of Anxiety and Mood Disorders

STORY AT-A-GLANCE Repeated or aggressive antibiotic use disrupts gut microbes that regulate brain chemicals, which raises your risk of anxiety, low mood, poor sleep, and emotional instability Research shows that antibiotics lower acetylcholine, a key neurotransmitter that supports calm focus, memory, and stress tolerance, explaining why many people feel anxious, foggy, or irritable after a […]