Chemicals from gut bacteria maintain vitality in old age, research shows

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Molecules made by bacteria in the stomach could improve quality of life during old age, a new study has found.

Researchers proved that these molecules – known as indoles – improved the health of a variety older animals, raising hopes that they could also positively affect elderly humans.

The indoles made them more mobile and more resistant to infection and stress caused by heat. And for some, the indoles increased the amount of time they are usually fertile.

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