Curd is advised to be administered with antibiotics. Why?
Solution and Explanation
Curd and antibiotics: Curd is often advised to be taken with antibiotics as it is a probiotic and a source of beneficial bacteria. Antibiotics can kill beneficial bacteria of the gut, and the presence of beneficial bacteria in curd helps to recolonize the intestinal tract.
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