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Gut related to muscle and bone health
🦠💪 Your gut might be affecting your muscles and bones more than you think.
As we get older or people around us do, it’s common to hear about things like loss of muscle strength and quality (sarcopenia) or having 'weaker' bones (osteoporosis). The gut is becoming a big part of the conversation.
Different studies and recent scientific reviews have looked into the link between gut health and muscle and bone loss, specially when it comes to older adults.
The gut is home to trillions of bacteria that help with digestion, inflammation control, immunity, and how our bodies use nutrients. When this balance is off (called gut dysbiosis), it may contribute to:
💪🏽Loss of muscle mass and strength
🦴Lower bone density
👨🏼🦽Higher risk of falls, fractures, and loss of independence
Researchers are now talking about a 'gut–muscle–bone connection', suggesting that changes in gut bacteria with aging could play a role in physical decline. The good news is that gut health is modifiable and there are many things we can do (nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress management...) to positively influence the gut microbiome, and our muscles and bones too.
👉 What is something you do to keep or improve your gut health?
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