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The aging gut.

A B Thomson, M Keelan

    Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
    |January 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    Aging alters gastrointestinal tract function, with some nutrient absorption increasing while others decline. Intestinal structure and brush border membrane markers regress towards newborn levels, but the implications remain unclear.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Animal Physiology
    • Aging Research

    Background:

    • The gastrointestinal tract undergoes significant functional changes throughout an animal's lifespan.
    • Aging is associated with alterations in intestinal morphology and absorptive capacity.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate age-related changes in the gastrointestinal tract's structure and function.
    • To determine the substrate specificity of age-related changes in nutrient absorption.

    Main Methods:

    • Comparative analysis of intestinal villus surface area and brush border membrane markers in animals of different ages.
    • Assessment of nutrient absorption rates (glucose, vitamins, cholesterol, fatty acids) across the lifespan.

    Main Results:

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    • Villus surface area and brush border membrane markers decline with age, approaching newborn levels.
    • Absorption of certain nutrients like glucose and vitamins increases with age.
    • Absorption of other nutrients, including cholesterol and fatty acids, decreases with age.

    Conclusions:

    • Intestinal structure and brush border membrane composition show age-related regression towards a "newborn-like" state.
    • Age-related changes in nutrient absorption are substrate-specific, indicating complex regulatory mechanisms.
    • The functional significance and causal role of these age-related intestinal changes in overall metabolic health require further investigation.