The Journal of nutrition, health and aging
Authors: Z Hoseini Tavassol, H-S Ejtahed, R Atlasi, F Saghafian, K Khalagi, Shirin Hasani-Ranjbar, SD Siadat, I Nabipour, A Ostovar, B Larijani
Obesity in the older adults is a health concern that increases the risk of several life-threatening diseases. Previous research has been revealed that alterations in the gut microbiota composition is related to obesity. So, understanding the gut microbiota changes in older adults’ obesity may help to provide promising strategies for their health management.
Here we conducted a systematic review that investigate the alteration of gut microbiota composition in association with obesity and its indices in the older adults.