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  • Gerontology and Microbiology
  • Focuses on the interplay between aging, gut microbiota, and host health.

Background:

  • Increased lifespan due to improved conditions highlights aging as a key risk factor for chronic diseases.
  • The gut microbiota, a complex microbial ecosystem, significantly influences host health, metabolism, and cognitive function, earning it titles like 'forgotten endocrine organ' or 'second brain'.
  • Gut microbiota composition is influenced by aging, sex, diet, medications, and lifestyle.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review age-related changes in gut microbiota composition.
  • To discuss the impact of various interventions on gut microbiota health in the context of aging.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on aging and gut microbiota.
  • Analysis of the effects of dietary interventions, probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, psychobiotics, antioxidants, and physical exercise on gut microbiota.

Main Results:

  • Aging typically leads to disadvantageous changes in gut microbiota composition.
  • Dietary interventions, probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, psychobiotics, antioxidants, and physical exercise can positively modulate gut microbiota.

Conclusions:

  • Strategies to enhance gut microbiota health are crucial for promoting healthy aging.
  • An integrated approach targeting microbiota health can improve the quality of life for the elderly.