If an individual chronically consumes antibiotics, which consequence becomes more likely within the digestive system?

💡 Explanation

Antibiotic overuse disrupts the gut microbiome, diminishing its role in nutrient processing. Because the microbiome facilitates the breakdown and absorption of certain nutrients, chronic antibiotic use reduces absorption capacity. Therefore reduced nutrient absorption becomes more likely, rather than increased bile secretion or enhanced peristalsis which are less directly affected.

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