We often forget that we live in symbiosis with a variety of other organisms. In the stomach alone, there are at least 500 different species of bacteria that determine whether the immune system will be activated or not. A prominent doctor recommends probiotics if you are using antibiotics.
When one gets sick from an infection, antibiotics are often used, and that is usually beneficial. However, antibiotics also kill the good bacteria as a side effect.
tv-helse.se, Doctor: Use probiotics if you are using antibiotics
