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[Digestion and absorption in elderly man (author's transl)]

F Dietze, R Laue, H J Schulz

    Zeitschrift Fur Alternsforschung
    |January 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary

    Pancreatic microscopic changes begin around age forty. While exocrine pancreas function declines in older adults, digestive and nutrient absorption capacities generally remain sufficient with proper nutrition.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Gastroenterology
    • Pancreatology

    Context:

    • Age-related morphological changes in pancreatic microscopic structures are evident from approximately age forty.
    • Healthy elderly individuals exhibit reduced functional capacity of the exocrine pancreas, verifiable through pancreatic function tests.

    Purpose:

    • To investigate age-related alterations in pancreatic microscopic structures and functional capacity.
    • To assess the impact of aging on digestive and intestinal absorptive capacities.
    • To provide nutritional recommendations for the elderly based on physiological changes.

    Summary:

    • Morphological signs of pancreatic aging appear around age forty.
    • Exocrine pancreatic function decreases in healthy elderly individuals, though digestive capacity usually suffices with adequate nutrition.
    • Intestinal absorptive capacity may decline with age, but delayed nutrient transit can support sufficient absorption.

    Impact:

    • Highlights the importance of monitoring pancreatic health in aging populations.
    • Informs nutritional strategies to support digestive and absorptive functions in the elderly.
    • Contributes to understanding the physiological basis of age-related gastrointestinal changes.

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