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I’ve taken a course of antibiotics recently. Should I still do my gut health retest?
I’ve taken a course of antibiotics recently. Should I still do my gut health retest?
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Written by Tory
Updated over a week ago

Yes, you can still proceed with your gut health retest if you'd like.

Just keep in mind that taking antibiotics recently can affect your gut microbiome, which might influence your results. To gather more information, we'll ask you to complete a questionnaire in the ZOE app regarding your recent antibiotic use.

If you decide to go ahead with your retest, note that you'll be measuring your microbiome in a potentially affected state. This will give you a current snapshot of your gut health, although it's possible that your score might be lower compared to your initial test due to the impact of antibiotics.

Ultimately, the choice is yours. If you're curious to see how the antibiotics may have influenced your microbiome, you can proceed with the retest. Alternatively, you can choose to postpone the retest for three months. We want you to be well-informed and empowered to make the decision that suits you best.

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