Title: 3 Natural Ways to Reduce Antibiotic Side Effects
Headings: 3 Natural Ways to Reduce Antibiotic Side Effects
3 Natural Ways to Reduce Antibiotic Side Effects
Take a Probiotic Supplement
Sip Herbal Tea
Take Milk Thistle
Other Considerations
A Word From Verywell

Content: They also wipe out beneficial bacteria that contribute to a healthy digestive system. Taking a probiotic supplement can help prevent antibiotic-associated diarrhea, according to research in American Family Physician. The benefit is greatest when the probiotics are started within 72 hours of starting antibiotic therapy. 3 ﻿
Probiotics, also found in fermented foods like yogurt and kefir, can help stave off yeast infections as well. What Probiotics Can and Cannot Do
Sip Herbal Tea
If you experience nausea while taking antibiotics, try sipping ginger tea to soothe your stomach. Loose stools may be relieved by drinking raspberry leaf tea. 4 ﻿ On the other hand, avoid black tea which is high in caffeine and may increase antibiotic-associated diarrhea as well as the risk of nausea and diarrhea. 5 ﻿
Take Milk Thistle
Taking antibiotics can tax your liver, which is responsible for breaking down the medications you ingest. The herb milk thistle ( Silybum marianum) is believed to have protective antioxidant effects on the liver. Milk thistle is available in most drug stores and is sold as an oral capsule, tablet, powder, and liquid extract.