Gut microbiota changes associated with frailty in older adults: A systematic review of observational studies.

Na-Na Wen, Li-Wei Sun, Qian Geng, Guo-Hua Zheng

College of Nursing and Health Management, Shanghai University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Shanghai 201318, China.College of Nursing and Health Management, Shanghai University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Shanghai 201318, China. · pubmed

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Abstract

Frailty is a complex aging-related syndrome characterized by a cumulative loss of physiological reserve and increased vulnerability to adverse clinical outcomes, including falls, disability, incapacity and death. While an increasing number of studies suggest that the gut microbiota may play a key role in the pathophysiology of frailty, direct evaluation of the association between gut microbiome alterations and frailty in older adults remains limited.

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Research summary

The paper addresses the association between gut microbiota changes and frailty in older adults, which is relevant to understanding aging and its related syndromes. However, it primarily focuses on observational studies without providing novel insights or interventions aimed at addressing the root causes of aging. Thus, while it contributes to the understanding of frailty, its impact on the broader field of longevity research is limited.

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