An unhealthy gut can reduce appetite and muscle mass in seniors

SENIORS: Stop “Wasting” Away (Do This NOW)

Did you run into an acquaintance you haven’t seen in a long time… and were stunned to discover how weak, frail, and tired they’d become?

Once you got over the shock, you probably thought, “That could never happen to ME.”

But the sad truth is, it CAN – and in a LOT less time than you think.

Because starting at age 30, you can lose as much as 3 to 5 percent of muscle mass each DECADE. And it adds up – meaning you could lose 30 percent or MORE of your muscle mass over your lifetime.

Before long, you’re suffering from age-related conditions like sarcopenia, the “wasting” disease that strikes so many seniors.

Friend, NOTHING can destroy your quality of life faster than wasting away.

But luckily, research reveals something you can do now… to help avoid this fate in the future.

Be Careful What You Wish For

Did you ever wish your appetite would simply disappear?

That way, you wouldn’t be tempted by all those unhealthy foods… and excess pounds would simply FALL off your body?

Well, your appetite CAN disappear… and that’s when you realize how vital it is to maintaining your health and wellbeing.

See, when you don’t eat, you don’t just lose unwanted fat…

You lose crucial muscle… which can eventually lead to physical disability, loss of independence, disease, and even DEATH.

And now, a study revealed a hidden cause of the appetite loss that often leads to “wasting” in seniors…

Gut dysbiosis – a fancy term for an overgrowth of “bad” bacteria in your gut microbiome.

The study found it’s a common problem in seniors – and can open the door to even WORSE health problems.

And that includes messing with your hormones… like ghrelin and leptin, which tell you when to EAT… and when to STOP.

When these appetite-controlling hormones hang the “Out of Order” sign, you stop getting the right signals… including getting hungry.

Like I said earlier, that SOUNDS like a dieter’s dream.

But in reality, not being hungry can be dangerous – especially for seniors who may eat a lot LESS than they should.

And that includes less protein, which can directly lead to muscle loss – and the wasting and frailty that often come with it.

Gut Decisions

Friend, I’m sure you never connected your appetite… to the critters living in your gut.

But protecting the health, balance, and diversity of your gut microbiome is not only beneficial for helping maintain both your appetite and your muscle mass…

It can also strengthen your immunity… and boost your overall health.

Here are four simple steps to help keep your gut microbiome active and healthy:

Probiotics directly increase the number of “good” bacteria in your gut. You can take a daily probiotic supplement that contains multiple bacterial strains, or eat fermented foods, like yogurt and sauerkraut.
Don’t forget about prebiotics, which help rebuild the delicate balance of good bacteria in your gut to facilitate better health. They’re available in supplement form—or by eating high-fiber fruits and vegetables, like asparagus and yams.
Filter your drinking water to remove fluoride, chlorine, and other harmful chemicals that can wreck gut bacteria.
Only take antibiotics when necessary. These drugs kill the germs that make you sick, but they wipe out “good” bacteria, too.

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Source:

“Understanding the gut microbiota and sarcopenia: a systematic review.” PubMed, December 2021. (pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34523250)