As we age, the relationship between gut health and skin health becomes increasingly significant, with growing evidence suggesting that the two are deeply interconnected through the gut-skin axis. The gut microbiome—comprising trillions of bacteria, fungi, and other microbes—plays a key role in digestion, immunity, and inflammation regulation. When this microbial balance is disrupted (a state called dysbiosis), it can trigger systemic effects, including changes in skin health.
Ageing Reduces Our Ability To Absorbe Vitamins
The gut also influences skin through nutrient absorption. As we age, our digestive efficiency can decline, reducing the uptake of vitamins and minerals like zinc, vitamin A, and omega-3 fatty acids, all of which are essential for skin repair and barrier function. A healthy gut microbiome produces short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) like butyrate, which not only support gut lining integrity but also have anti-inflammatory effects that benefit the skin.
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