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Supplementation with prebiotics (e.g., inulin, FOS) and probiotics (e.g., Bifidobacteria) can increase the abundance of beneficial bacteria, reduce inflammation markers, and improve stool frequency in the elderly.
Consider taking prebiotics (like inulin or FOS) and probiotics (like Bifidobacteria) to support your gut health, especially if you are elderly. However, these work best when combined with a diet rich in fiber.
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use of inulin and its derivatives (FOS) has demonstrated an increment in abundance of Bifidobacteria, which led to reduction in markers of inflammation and increment in stool frequency... Bifidobacteria species were examined as these species decreased during aging... Results demonstrated beneficial changes in terms of increasing stool frequency and preventing inflammation
Why this rating
Review of studies showing benefits, but notes limitations in probiotic selection.
Source
Human gut microbiota and healthy aging: Recent developments and future prospective
Manish Kumar et al. · Nutrition and Healthy Aging · 2016
DOI 10.3233/nha-150002
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