Regional diets targeting gut microbial dynamics to support prolonged healthspan

• Main Authors: Low, Dorrain Yanwen, Hejndorf, Sophia, Tharmabalan, Rachel Thomas, Poppema, Sibrandes, Pettersson, Sven
• Other Authors: Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine)
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2021
• Subjects: Science::Medicine; Gut Microbiome; Gut Microbiota
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/151776
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

In the last 150 years, we have seen a significant increase in average life expectancy, associated with a shift from infectious to non-communicable diseases. The rising incidence of these diseases, for which age is often the largest risk factor, highlights the need for contemporary societies to impro...