Antibiotics- A Blessing and a Curse

While undoubtedly an important life saving measure, antibiotics can also be remarkably damaging to your health. When taken regularly and for non-serious conditions, antibiotics can harm both your immune system and gut flora in immeasurable ways.

North Americans, especially, are overexposed to antibiotics. This is not just simply a result of taking them to address every little cut, cough and sniffle. Surprisingly, our largest intake of these harmful medications is through our regular consumption of antibiotic-administered livestock.

Watch this short but insightful video by Dr. David Perlmutter on how an over-exposure to antibiotics impacts your health.