Many people often suffer from sluggish digestion as they age. This can be uncomfortable and sometimes even painful. Has the gut perhaps already gone into partial retirement as well? The causes are multifaceted. In addition to a diet lower in fiber, the use of multiple medications, and reduced physical activity, physiological factors also contribute to sluggish digestion, such as decreased gastric acid production or reduced chewing efficiency due to dental prostheses.
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Can Bacteria Age?
It is now well known that the body, and especially the gut, harbors a wide variety of bacteria that positively support our health in service of the body. This raises the question of whether our bacteria can also age. In fact, clinical studies show a connection between the gut microbiota and the aging process. Overall, significantly fewer bacteria from the “Firmicutes” group are found, and species diversity also appears to decline with age. The important group of bifidobacteria decreases from 30–40% in young adulthood to 0–5% in older individuals. This creates excellent environmental conditions for pathogenic bacteria, which is associated with an increased health risk.
Counteracting with Probiotics and Prebiotics Makes Sense
This decline in beneficial bacteria can be counteracted with high-quality biologically active bacterial cultures and appropriate nutrients (prebiotics). There are specially formulated products for people over 60 that contain high-quality lactobacilli and bifidobacteria. In addition, a prebiotic diet including acacia fiber, black salsify, chicory, artichokes, onions, and whole-grain products can help promote bacterial adhesion to the mucous membranes. Physical activity also supports health and can help stimulate a sluggish gut.
Conclusion:
Aging is a natural part of life, and the gut microbiota also adapts with age. This can be triggered by various external influences as well as physiological factors. Nevertheless, there is no reason for discouragement, as specially formulated biologically active preparations for people over 60 and a fiber-rich diet can help prevent the microbiota from entering early retirement.Here you can find a selected portfolio of our products.
