Probiotics as a targeted intervention in anti-ageing: a review.

Fengcui Shi, Jingwen Peng, Haojin Li, Denghai Liu, Li Han, Ying Wang, Qingli Liu, Qian Liu

College of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Qilu Institute of Technology, Jinan, PR China. · pubmed

Abstract

The age-induced disruption of gut flora, termed gut dysbiosis, is intimately tied to compromised immune function, augmented oxidative stress and a spectrum of age-linked disorders.

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Research summary

The paper discusses the role of probiotics in addressing gut dysbiosis, which is linked to aging and age-related disorders. While it touches on a relevant aspect of aging, the focus on probiotics as an intervention does not directly target the root causes of aging itself, making it a solid but limited contribution to the field.

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