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Elevated gut microbiome abundance of Christensenellaceae, Porphyromonadaceae, and Rikenellaceae is associated with reduced visceral adipose tissue (VAT) and a healthier metabolic profile in elderly individuals.
For elderly individuals, maintaining a gut microbiome enriched in Christensenellaceae, Porphyromonadaceae, and Rikenellaceae may be associated with lower visceral fat and better metabolic health. This suggests that dietary strategies supporting these specific bacteria could be beneficial for healthy aging.
This study identified distinct compositional structures of the elderly gut microbiota associated with DXA parameters... We find that distinct gut bacterial taxa are associated with reduced VAT, as well as with peculiar profiles of circulating metabolites and food intake.
Why this rating
Observational cohort study (n=201) with strong statistical associations but no causal intervention.
Source
Elevated gut microbiome abundance of <i>Christensenellaceae, Porphyromonadaceae and Rikenellaceae</i> is associated with reduced visceral adipose tissue and healthier metabolic profile in Italian elderly
Teresa Tavella et al. · Gut Microbes · 2021
DOI 10.1080/19490976.2021.1880221
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