Gastroenterologist Dr. Ekaterina Volkova stated that taking care of intestinal health helps to look and feel ten years younger.
According to her, the intestines help the body fully absorb essential nutrients and produce some vitamins. They also boost the immune response, improve metabolism, and influence brain function.
The doctor points out that young people are more resistant to disease thanks to their healthy gut bacteria. However, as people age, their gut microbiome weakens and deteriorates.
She says: “Scientists conducted studies in Japan, China, and Italy, and discovered that the gut microbiome of centenarians aged 89 and older is similar to that of young people aged 21 to 35. Therefore, to feel more energetic and vibrant, one should not look for a ‘magic solution,’ but rather maintain gut health.”
According to her, this requires a balanced diet, with added fiber and limited consumption of rapidly absorbed carbohydrates. It also involves avoiding overuse of antibiotics, eliminating toxins from the environment, getting enough rest, trying to reduce stress, and engaging in regular physical activity.
