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Can eating yoghurt restore normal gut flora after taking antibiotics for 3 days?

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Yes: Yes, yogurt and probiotics can help to restore normal gut flora. Antibiotics can get rid of infections but can also disrupt the normal bacteria in your gut so after taking antibiotics it is always a good idea to eat yogurt and take a probiotic for about a week or two.

Answered 1/21/2019

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