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BriefelectionAug 22, 2026

This gut microbe may help keep you strong as you age

Scientists have linked a specific gut bacterium, Roseburia inulinivorans, to stronger muscles in both humans and mice. Older adults who carried it had 29% greater handgrip strength, while treated mice gained about 30% more grip strength and developed larger, more fast-twitch muscle fibers. The bacterium was also less common in older people [1].

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  1. sciencedaily.com · This gut microbe may help keep you strong as you age Aug 22, 2026

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