Can we modulate the gut microbiome through nutritional interventions to extend healthy lifespan?

Microbiome and Healthy Aging: Can Diet Shape Lifelong Health?

In this video, Prof. Jens Walter explores the fascinating relationship between the gut microbiome, nutrition, and healthy aging. Drawing on evidence from human cohorts, intervention studies, and animal models, the session examines how age‑related changes in the microbiome may contribute to inflammation, frailty, cognitive decline, and chronic disease risk. The discussion also highlights how dietary patterns such as the Mediterranean diet and other high‑fiber, minimally processed eating approaches can influence microbial health and potentially support healthier aging.

What can you learn as a Healthcare Professional?

This webinar offers a unique perspective on the connection between nutrition, the microbiome, and longevity, including:

• Understanding how gut microbiota composition changes with age and how dysbiosis may contribute to age‑related decline.
• Exploring the role of dietary patterns, including Mediterranean‑style and high‑fiber diets, in supporting microbial diversity and health.
• Reviewing evidence linking microbiome‑derived metabolites, such as short‑chain fatty acids, to inflammation and healthy aging.
• Learning how specific microbes, including Bifidobacterium species, may contribute to barrier function, metabolic health, and healthspan.
• Discovering emerging opportunities for microbiome‑targeted interventions and future research in healthy aging.

Explore the Full Learning Experience on DNC

Watch the full session now on Danone Nutricia Campus (DNC) to explore how nutrition and the microbiome interact throughout life and how these insights may help support healthier aging. Discover the latest science, practical dietary concepts, and future directions in microbiome research. Access the full resource to find more information and expert perspectives.