The gut microbiome changes with age in a number of different ways that are detrimental to long term health. Firstly, inflammatory microbial populations increase in number, rousing the immune system to constant overactivation. Secondly, microbial populations capable of generating beneficial metabolites such as butyrate are reduced in number. Researchers here present additional evidence for the importance of reduced butyrate production in mouse aging. As it is possible to favorably adjust the gut microbiome via a number of strategies (such as <a href="https://w…
Rejuvenating the Gut Microbiome of Aged Mice in Various Ways
The gut microbiome changes with age in a number of different ways that are detrimental to long term health. Firstly, inflammatory microbial populations increase in number, rousing the immune system to constant overactivation. Secondly, microbial populations capable of generating beneficial metabolites such as butyrate are reduced in number. Researchers here present additional evidence for the importance of reduced butyrate production in mouse aging. As it is possible to favorably adjust the gut microbiome via a number of strategies (such as <a href="https://w…