Roundtable: Nutritional targeting of the microbiome for a healthier lifespan

What Does a Healthy Aging Microbiome Look Like?

In this engaging panel discussion, leading researchers explore one of the most intriguing questions in microbiome science: are there specific microbiome signatures associated with healthy aging? Drawing on large human cohorts, multi‑omics research, personalized nutrition studies, and microbiome intervention data, the speakers discuss how microbial communities evolve across the lifespan and what distinguishes healthy aging from age‑related decline. The conversation moves beyond bacteria alone, examining the roles of diet, microbial function, host responses, medications, and emerging technologies in shaping long‑term health.

Key takeaways for Healthcare Professionals

• Exploring potential microbiome signatures linked to healthspan, frailty, and longevity.
• Understanding why microbial function may be more important than microbial composition alone.
• Discovering how diet, medications, and lifestyle factors influence aging‑related microbiome changes.
• Learning how multi‑omics approaches are helping uncover mechanisms behind host‑microbiome interactions.
• Examining future opportunities for personalized nutrition, personalized medicine, and microbiome‑targeted interventions.

Join the Discussion on DNC

This session offers a broader perspective than a traditional lecture, combining scientific evidence with expert debate on some of the biggest unanswered questions in microbiome science. Watch the full discussion on Danone Nutricia Campus (DNC) to explore emerging concepts in healthy aging, longevity, and microbiome research, and access more information within the full resource.