Gut Microbiome and Healthy Ageing

There is a strong association between a balanced gut microbiome and healthy aging and a disruption to the intestinal microflora can result in microbial dysbiosis.

A dysbiotic state is characterized as a reduction in bacterial species diversity as well as the loss of beneficial bacteria. Microbial variations may also impact the function of the microbiome by increasing intestinal permeability while impairing the absorption of nutrition, food metabolization and immune system regulation. An altered intestinal microflora and its complications can influence the pathology of various diseases, including aging.

The role of nutrition in regulating a healthy gut constitution is paramount.Healthy aging and a healthy gut environment is influenced by diet and the environment.

Source: Boyajian,J.L.;Ghebretatios, M.; Schaly, S.; Islam, P.; Prakash, S. Microbiome and Human Aging: Probiotic and Prebiotic Potentials in Longevity, Skin Health and Cellular Senescence. Nutrients 2021, 13, 4550. https://doi.org/10.3390/ nu13124550