Ageing: Are microbiota affected? What effects?
Could balance microbiota be the secret to healthy ageing? What changes are observed as the intestinal microbiota ages? The intestine is one of the organs most seriously affected by ageing. Various aspects of ageing affect the intestinal microbiome: Decreased appetite; Decreased production of gastric acid; Reduced production of digestive enzymes; Reduced intestinal barrier function; Increased intake of medication, particularly antibiotics. These phenomena influence the state of the microbiota and are associated with increased fragility, increased inflammation and a higher potential for intestinal disorders (constipation, bloating, etc.). Protective bacteria such as Bifidobacteria generally decline in the intestine with age. Bifidobacteria account [...]