Randomized Trialmoderate evidence
Probiotic Supplementation in Aged Human Subjects Counteracts Leukocyte Telomere Attrition Rate.
Journal of medicinal food·July 1, 2026·PMID 41335484
Why it mattersTelomere attrition is a biomarker of biological aging linked to cardiovascular risk. If probiotics can slow this process, they may offer a simple, low-risk strategy to support healthy aging, relevant for specialists focused on longevity and preventive care.
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