Calcif Tissue Int April 2018 PMID 29058056

Gut Microbiota Contribute to Age-Related Changes in Skeletal Muscle Size, Composition, and Function: Biological Basis for a Gut-Muscle Axis.

Gregory J Grosicki, Roger A Fielding, Michael S Lustgarten

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What people are saying

The discussions reflect a recognition of the gut-muscle axis as a known concept, with remarks like 'not a new concept—we've been talking about it since 2018', indicating familiarity and moderate engagement. References to ongoing studies on synbiotic supplements, as well as mentions of high-impact papers on gut microbiota, suggest that the publication reinforces existing knowledge rather than introducing groundbreaking ideas, with their tone conveying both curiosity and acknowledgment of the research's relevance.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize the significance of the gut-muscle connection and assume the study's findings are relevant to existing research.

InterestModerate interest

Posts demonstrate moderate interest by referencing ongoing research, scientific collaborations, and mentioning specific concepts like synbiotic supplementation.

EngagementNeutral engagement

The engagement is neutral overall, with some posts sharing links or general commentary but few in-depth analyses or debates.

ImpactModerate impact

Participants perceive the publication as contributing to an important and ongoing conversation in the fields of microbiota and muscle health.

Abstract in brief

  • Aging leads to a decline in skeletal muscle size and function, a condition known as sarcopenia, which impacts independence and quality of life.
  • The gut microbiota, which includes bacteria, viruses, archaea, and eukaryotic microbes, changes with age (dysbiosis) and can influence muscle health by increasing intestinal permeability, allowing microbial products like endotoxins to enter the bloodstream.
  • These microbial products promote inflammation and muscle deterioration, suggesting a gut-muscle axis that plays a significant role in the aging-related decline in muscle size, composition, and function.]

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Jackson Fyfe, PhD
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Does gut health impact our muscle mass and function? The so-called “gut-muscle axis” suggests it can: https://t.co/RI7FLECjNM Pleased to contribute to new work led by David Barry and Matt Cooke on whether synbiotic supplementation can boost muscle health and function in older https://t.co/i4JNtxonHw

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Osteoporosis IOF
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Enjoy free access to Calcified Tissue Int’s top cited papers of 2018-19, including reviews on #gut #microbiota & #bone #prebiotics (till June 2020): https://t.co/hMnlCzaxE8 https://t.co/fKRwUamGVg https://t.co/WrNYM4d3hx All high impact papers: https://t.co/rGKqtPps83 https://t.co/JpIomdIMtv

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Mike Lustgarten, PhD
@mike_lustgarten · X

New article, but not a new concept-we've been talking about it since 2018 Gut Microbiota Contribute to Age-Related Changes in Skeletal Muscle Size, Composition, and Function: Biological Basis for a Gut-Muscle Axis https://t.co/JRYlhN6q0z https://t.co/1MEh1hdqXv

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E. Walong
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RT @jacksonfyfe: Does gut health impact our muscle mass and function? The so-called “gut-muscle axis” suggests it can: https://t.co/RI7FL…

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Rodulfo Alvarado
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RT @jacksonfyfe: Does gut health impact our muscle mass and function? The so-called “gut-muscle axis” suggests it can: https://t.co/RI7FL…

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Mike Lustgarten, PhD
@mike_lustgarten · X

New article, but not a new concept-we've been talking about it since 2018 Gut Microbiota Contribute to Age-Related Changes in Skeletal Muscle Size, Composition, and Function: Biological Basis for a Gut-Muscle Axis https://t.co/JRYlhN6q0z https://t.co/1MEh1hdqXv

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Rod FK
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Arsalan Ghorbanpour
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Greg Grosicki
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RT @jacksonfyfe: Does gut health impact our muscle mass and function? The so-called “gut-muscle axis” suggests it can: https://t.co/RI7FL…

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Jonathan Rowland
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RT @jacksonfyfe: Does gut health impact our muscle mass and function? The so-called “gut-muscle axis” suggests it can: https://t.co/RI7FL…

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Dr Sarah Nally
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RT @jacksonfyfe: Does gut health impact our muscle mass and function? The so-called “gut-muscle axis” suggests it can: https://t.co/RI7FL…

May 14, 2024 · 20 shares · 938 followers View post →
Rodulfo Alvarado
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RT @jacksonfyfe: Does gut health impact our muscle mass and function? The so-called “gut-muscle axis” suggests it can: https://t.co/RI7FL…

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Koushik
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RT @jacksonfyfe: Does gut health impact our muscle mass and function? The so-called “gut-muscle axis” suggests it can: https://t.co/RI7FL…

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E. Walong
@EOWalong · X

RT @jacksonfyfe: Does gut health impact our muscle mass and function? The so-called “gut-muscle axis” suggests it can: https://t.co/RI7FL…

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William Amaral
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Henrique Andrade
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Translational Exercise Biomedicine
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Jackson Fyfe, PhD
@jacksonfyfe · X

Does gut health impact our muscle mass and function? The so-called “gut-muscle axis” suggests it can: https://t.co/RI7FLECjNM Pleased to contribute to new work led by David Barry and Matt Cooke on whether synbiotic supplementation can boost muscle health and function in older https://t.co/i4JNtxonHw

May 13, 2024 · 87 likes · 20 shares · 8,353 followers View post →
ANZBMS ECIC
@ANZBMS_ECIC · X

RT @iofbonehealth: Enjoy free access to Calcified Tissue Int’s top cited papers of 2018-19, including reviews on #gut #microbiota & #bone #…

Apr 15, 2020 · 3 shares · 741 followers View post →
Osteoporosis IOF
@iofbonehealth · X

Enjoy free access to Calcified Tissue Int’s top cited papers of 2018-19, including reviews on #gut #microbiota & #bone #prebiotics (till June 2020): https://t.co/hMnlCzaxE8 https://t.co/fKRwUamGVg https://t.co/WrNYM4d3hx All high impact papers: https://t.co/rGKqtPps83 https://t.co/JpIomdIMtv

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