Antibiotic use

The panel is split; antibiotics can disrupt the gut microbiome, so use with care.

Genuinely contested

For microbiota diversity and health.

Sourced from the doctors, PhDs and clinicians behind Entrain. Updated

Both sides, in their own words

Our sources differ. Compare their views and the context behind each one.

One side

“if you give antibiotics to a person you can see that their microbiotic diversity is greatly reduced and then gradually rebuilds over the following weeks and months”

a licensed acupuncturist and clinician-educator · source video · 00:44:00

The other

“Antibiotics can destroy the gut microbiome and indirectly contribute to visceral fat.”

a GP with a Master of Public Health · source video · 00:57:00

In their own words

One faithful sentence per source, linked to the moment it was said; quiet chips mark where money is involved.

a GP with a Master of Public Health against
“Antibiotics can destroy the gut microbiome and indirectly contribute to visceral fat.”

a GP with a Master of Public Health · source video · 00:57:00

a registered holistic nutritionist against
“Frequent antibiotics disrupt microbiome balance leading to gut health issues and dysbiosis.”

a registered holistic nutritionist · source video · 00:09:50 sponsored

a certified nutrition specialist against
“Antibiotics disrupt gut microbiome balance, allowing fungal organisms like candida to multiply”

a certified nutrition specialist · source video · 00:18:00 sponsored

Worth discussing with your GP, especially if you take medication or are pregnant. Entrain describes what is publicly taught; it does not prescribe.

Nutrient-dense foods

Nutrient-dense foods are widely embraced for supporting growth, digestion, and overall health.

Strong consensus

“the animal meat and these unprocessed foods that I just mentioned they they're the most convenient punching bag”

a GP with a Master of Public Health · source video · 00:06:30

Regenerative agriculture

Regenerative agriculture supports soil health and more nutritious food for people and planet.

Strong consensus

“there's a movement of regenerative agriculture which is fascinating which is using animals to help build soil which then sequesters carbon retains water and raises animals that have much higher quality meat and don't contribute to climate change and actually help reverse climate change”

a licensed acupuncturist and clinician-educator · source video · 00:00:00

Meal prep

Meal prep is a warmly recommended habit for nourishing, low-stress eating.

Strong consensus

“if you take two hours on sunday ... cutting up your vegetables cooking in bulk maybe blending a bunch of smoothies ... we literally have all of our green smoothies for the entire week prepared”

a Harvard-trained gynecologist · source video · 00:08:30