Unlock the Secret to Healthy Aging: Targeting Specific Microbiome Changes

The microbiome, which is the group of microorganisms living in our bodies, can impact our risk of getting certain diseases. As we age, our microbiome can change and these changes can affect our health. A recent study looked at the microbiomes of over 21,000 people to see how they changed with age and if they were linked to healthy aging. The study found that certain groups of microorganisms, called taxa, were more common in people who were aging poorly. This suggests that targeting these specific taxa may be a way to help promote healthy aging. The study also found that measures of diversity and uniqueness in the microbiome did not always accurately reflect changes that were linked to unhealthy aging. Overall, this research suggests that targeting specific changes in the microbiome may be a way to promote healthy aging as we get older.

https://doi.org/10.1038/s43587-022-00306-9


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