The Gut's Hidden Hand in Aging and Disease As people age, their bodies undergo a complex series of changes that can lead to chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and neurodegenerative disorders.
While researchers have long suspected that an unhealthy gut microbiome contributes to these conditions, the precise mechanisms have remained unclear. New research from Marshall University's Joan C.
Edwards School of Medicine offers a significant clue: tiny particles created in the gut may be driving inflammation and chronic disease.