Gut Dysbiosis
Aging ProcessUnhealthy imbalance of gut bacteria; shift from fiber fermentation to protein putrefaction with aging
Foods That May Help
Foods linked to Gut Dysbiosis in the research literature.
- GarlicProtects against
Garlic warms the digestive system and moves body Qi; treats food retention, cold pain in the abdomen, and diarrhea; detoxifies and kills parasites
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
- PlantainsAddresses
Prebiotic food
Source: Young Forever
- ArtichokeAddresses
Prebiotic food
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- JicamaAddresses
Prebiotic food
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- SeaweedAddresses
Prebiotic food
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- Dandelion greensAddresses
Prebiotic food
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- PomegranateAddresses
Polyphenol that supports microbiome
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- CranberryAddresses
Polyphenol that supports microbiome
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- Olive OilAddresses
Polyphenol that supports microbiome
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- Prickly pearAddresses
Polyphenol that supports microbiome
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- MatchaAddresses
EGCG supports growth of healthy microbiome
Source: Young Forever
- FlaxseedsAddresses
Fiber source for constipation and bowel movements
Source: Young Forever
- Chia SeedsAddresses
Fiber source for constipation and bowel movements
Source: Young Forever
Compounds That May Help
Bioactive compounds linked to Gut Dysbiosis in the research.
- Akkermansia muciniphilaProtects against
Enriched in centenarians; 3 times more abundant in healthy vs. non-healthy aging; feeding it to aging mice significantly extended lifespans
Source: How Not to Age
- LactobacillusProtects against
Source: How Not to Age
- ProbioticsImproves
Probiotics can be helpful in restoring gut dysbiosis during Parkinson's disease, improving gastrointestinal functioning and decreasing enteric nervous system neuroinflammation and gut leakiness
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
Risk Factors
Foods and compounds that may contribute to Gut Dysbiosis.
- Aspartame
Artificial sweeteners induce glucose intolerance by altering the gut microbiota (Suez et al. 2014); aspartame specifically disrupts microbiome
Source: How We Age
- Sugar
Dietary simple sugars alter microbial ecology in the gut and promote colitis in mice (Khan 2020)
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
Recipes That May Help
- Quick Kimchi
- Antioxidant Berry Smoothie
- Braised Pomegranate Lamb Shanks
- Smoky Roasted Pepper and Walnut Dip
- Zucchini Ribbons with Grilled Chicken and Preserved Lemon
- Beef Kofte with Hummus
- Okinawa-Inspired Smoothie
- Super-Matcha Smoothie
- Matcha Vanilla Latte
- Coconut Matcha Popsicles
- Iced Matcha Lemonade
- Dr. Hyman's Healthy Aging Shake
- Dr. Fuhrman's Anti-Inflammatory Green Smoothie
- Chickpea and Tempeh Breakfast Burritos
- Baked Carrot Cake Oatmeal
- Lentil-Walnut Burgers with Cheesy Sauce
- Banana-Walnut Cake with Blackberry-Almond Butter Sauce
- Protein Powerhouse Smoothie
- Super-Seed Quinoa Crackers
- Paleo Trail-Mix Muffins
- Blackberry-Mango Smoothie Bowls with Barberries
- Mixed Berry Crumble
- Blueberry Chia Pie
- Mocha Chia Pudding
- Ultimate Recovery Smoothie
- Blueberry-Lavender Chia Jam
- Nut Butter Protein Balls
Sources
- How Not to Age
- How We Age
- Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
- Young Forever