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Social interaction among infants boosts diversity of gut microbial strains, study shows

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Microbial diversity is considered important, often declines with age, and is influenced by diet, medication and social interaction.

With age, short-chain-fatty-acid-producing microbes decrease while pro-inflammatory microbes increase; this imbalance may contribute to chronic inflammation.

A 2023 study of 1,575 people found those aged 100 to 117 had more diverse, younger-like microbiomes; researchers suspect a longevity link.

Among 50 nursing-home residents, a daily prebiotic improved frailty measures over 13 weeks compared with a placebo.

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