Gut Microbiome And Ridiculously Healthy Aging
A recent study has linked the human gut microbiome and ridiculously healthy aging. Unfortunately, the study did not establish whether the micorbiome caused healthy aging or was produced by healthy aging. 8-(
People who live to be 100 years old have distinctive gut microbiome ecosystems.
Each of us has trillions of microorganisms and a unique profile of bacterial colonies—commonly referred to as “microbiome” or “microbiota” interchangeably—residing in our gastrointestinal tract at any given time. Microbiota creates a dynamic ecosystem that is a combination of both beneficial “good bacteria” and potentially detrimental bacteria. Microbiome colonies begin to reside within our intestines immediately after birth and are vital to a broad range of neurobiological, physiological, and immunological functions at every age.
Scientists don’t know the cause and effect of gut microbiota and healthy aging.
“The main conclusion is that if you are ridiculously healthy and 90 years old, your gut microbiota is not that different from a healthy 30-year-old in the same population,” Greg Gloor, the principal investigator of this study, said in a statement. Adding, “Whether this is cause or effect is unknown.”
Source: Study Links Gut Microbiome With “Ridiculously Healthy” Aging
Gut Health
It is amazing that we know so very little about the trillions of bacteria that make up the ecosystem in our guts. More amazing, perhaps, is the lack of gut health in healthcare. There are already like-minded healthcare providers who want to address gut health questions before escalating to pharmaceuticals or surgery. More providers will follow suit and payers will insist on and pay for lower-risk, less-invasive approaches whenever possible. We look forward to the change!
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