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How Your Gut Microbiome Prevents the Loss of Muscle Mass

Experts recommend a diet rich in fermented foods, prebiotics, and fruits and vegetables to combat losses in muscle mass.
How Your Gut Microbiome Prevents the Loss of Muscle Mass
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Zena le Roux
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Maintaining muscle strength and mass as we age is crucial for overall health and quality of life. Recent research highlights a promising dietary approach to combatting age-related muscle decline.

A 2024 study published in Clinical Nutrition involving more than 5,000 participants revealed a strong correlation between the higher dietary intake of fermented foods containing live microbes (such as yogurt and kimchi) and a reduced risk of sarcopenia. Sarcopenia refers to the age-related loss of strength and muscle mass.
Zena le Roux
Zena le Roux
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Zena le Roux is a health journalist with a master’s in investigative health journalism and a certified health and wellness coach specializing in functional nutrition. She is trained in sports nutrition, mindful eating, internal family systems, and applied polyvagal theory. She works in private practice and serves as a nutrition educator for a UK-based health school.
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