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This research aims to investigate the relationship between gut microbiota composition and obesity among older adults.

February 8, 2026Open Access

Exploring the gut microbiota alterations with obesity in older adults: a case-control study in the context of Bushehr Elderly Health (BEH) program

AGAli GhanbariIran University of Medical Sciences HEHanieh-Sadat EjtahedTehran University of Medical Sciences KKKazem KhalagiTehran University of Medical Sciences

Key Points

This research aims to investigate the relationship between gut microbiota composition and obesity among older adults.
Conducted a case-control study within the Bushehr Elderly Health program.
Analyzed gut microbiota using specific biomarkers related to obesity.
Examined the metabolic health of older adults in relation to gut bacteria.
Identified specific gut bacteria associated with higher obesity rates.
Found potential biomarkers that could indicate metabolic disorders related to obesity.
Suggests that targeting these bacteria may help improve health outcomes in older adults.

Abstract

This study highlights the association between specific gut microbiota and obesity in older adults. Understanding this association and interventions targeting the indicator bacteria may contribute to healthy aging by mitigating obesity and its related metabolic disorders.

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Ghanbari et al. (Thu,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/698827670fc35cd7a88462bd https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1186/s41043-025-01230-5

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