Sharing an intense transgenomic metabolism with the host, the intestinal microbiota is an
essential factor for several aspects of the human physiology. However, several age-related
factors, such as changes diet, lifestyle, inflammation and frailty, force the deterioration of this
intestinal microbiota–host mutualistic interaction, compromising the possibility to reach
longevity. In this scenario, the NU-AGE project involves the development of dietary
interventions specifically tailored to the maintenance of a healthy trajectory of the intestinal …