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The secret to slower aging may be hiding in your gut

Source: Science Daily - Health & Medicine • Published: 27 Oct 2026, 11:53

Summarized by Masters of Longevity from Science Daily - Health & Medicine.

Researchers found gut bacterial patterns associated with faster or slower biological aging.

The secret to slower aging may be hiding in your gut
Key Takeaways
  • A Hawaii study found gut microbiome ties to methylation aging.
  • Certain bacterial species were associated with slower biological aging.
  • The study was observational and causation remains unproven.
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