What are the dangers of antibiotics: how it increases anxiety? Studies confirm that antibacterial drugs can raise anxiety levels by disrupting the balance between the gut and the brain. Why does this happen: drugs kill beneficial bacteria involved in producing important substances for the mind. Decrease in acetylcholine. Lack of this neurotransmitter is directly linked to increased anxiety and poor memory performance. Gut imbalance triggers micro-inflammation in the hippocampus – the emotional control center. - I take medication as prescribed
- I treat the microbiome