Ibuprofen and the gut: what painkillers do to the gut lining and gut flora
Painkillers such as ibuprofen, diclofenac and aspirin do not only affect the stomach. What they can change in the small intestine, the gut lining and the gut flora.
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Antibiotics and gut flora: how to rebuild it after antibiotics
Antibiotics also affect beneficial gut bacteria. What happens in the gut afterwards, how long recovery can take and which foods play a role in rebuilding gut flora.
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Iron, calcium, magnesium and coffee can slow the absorption of levothyroxine. What studies show, what spacing is recommended and why a fixed routine matters.
Cortisone and vitamin D: deficiency, calcium and bones – what to know with longer use
Cortisone reliably fights inflammation – but it can strain calcium balance, vitamin D and bones. What studies show and why a measured vitamin D value helps.
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Statins slow down not only cholesterol production but also that of coenzyme Q10. What studies say about muscle complaints and why Q10 should be measured together with blood lipids.
Metformin and vitamin B12: why deficiency can develop and which symptoms are typical
Metformin is well proven – but over time it can lower vitamin B12 levels. What happens in the gut, which symptoms are typical and why measuring beats guessing.
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