Aging guts under the microscope: new study on protein absorption
NCT ID NCT06553794
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 18, 2026 · Updated 37 times
Summary
This study looked at how aging changes the way the body digests and absorbs protein. Researchers compared 12 young adults (18-35 years) with 12 older adults (67+ years) using a heavy water method and tissue samples from the small intestine. The goal was to understand age-related differences in digestion to help design better diets for healthy aging.
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Maastricht University
Maastricht, Maastricht, Netherlands
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