Examining whether prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics can support the ageing gut microbiome
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Graham Lawton
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Columnist Graham Lawton explores the relationship between gut microbiome disruption and ageing, examining recent clinical trials on whether prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics can help replenish the ageing microbiome. The article blends personal anecdote (the author's tendency to develop symptoms of whatever condition he researches, including chronic constipation) with scientific investigation into dietary interventions for gut health in older adults.
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Twitter / XExamining whether prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics can support the ageing gut microbiomenewscientist.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledMaybe I've discovered a previously unknown form of hypochondria.
The disruption of your gut microbiome is a major consequence, and possible cause, of ageing.
About a year ago, I wrote a piece about chronic constipation.
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