You know how much I love cutting through confusion and bringing you clear, research-backed ways to support your child’s health. So when I hear that parents are being told to stop supplements during antibiotic treatment, I completely understand why it sparks concern. You want to do the right thing; you want to make sure nothing interferes with your child’s recovery.

But here is the reality. There is no solid evidence that stopping supplements is necessary, and in many cases, it could actually make things worse. The antibiotics that have documented interactions with supplements are almost never used in children, and I have never seen them prescribed in PANDAS or PANS treatment.

What is well established, however, is that antibiotics place significant strain on the body. They can disrupt gut health, deplete key nutrients, and weaken the immune system, making symptoms harder to manage over time. This is why providing the right support during treatment is not just beneficial but essential. Rather than worrying about supplements interfering, it is important to recognise them as a crucial tool in helping the body cope, recover, and maintain resilience.

In this newsletter, I will break down exactly what happens when a child takes antibiotics, why gut and nutrient support are critical during treatment, and how to ensure your child gets the best possible care without unnecessary fear or misinformation.

Let’s take a closer look together.

Stella Chadwick, BSc (Hons) mBANT CNHC

Founder, Functional Medicine Practitioner & Registered Nutritional Therapist

Antibiotics and Supplements: What the Science Really Says

When your child is on antibiotics, you want to do everything right. But if you have been told to stop supplements because they “interfere” with antibiotics, you might be wondering- is this really necessary?

Here’s what the research actually says:

✅ The antibiotics that interact with supplements are almost never used in children.

⚠️ Stopping essential nutrients during antibiotic treatment may actually do more harm than good.

🦠 Antibiotics don’t just kill bad bacteria—they also wipe out beneficial gut bacteria, deplete key nutrients, and weaken the immune system.

So, how can you support your child’s body while on antibiotics without interfering with their treatment?

In this week’s blog, I break down:

📌 Which antibiotics have actual interactions—and why they are rarely, if ever, used in PANDAS or PANS.

📌 How antibiotics affect gut health, nutrient levels, and the immune system.

📌 The best way to support your child’s recovery without compromising their treatment

📖 Read the full article using the link below. 

Let’s make sure you have the right information to feel confident in your choices.

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