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ArticleJournal of aging research2026

Associations Between the Gut Microbiota and Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour and Physical Function in Community-Dwelling Older Adults.

Catarina Ramos, Kirsty Hunter, Gemma E Walton, Anya Whitham, Nicola Camp, Carlos Poveda, Glenn R Gibson, John Hough, Daniele Magistro

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Catarina RamosDepartment of Sport Science, Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement (SHAPE) Research Centre, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK, ntu.ac.uk.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0222-8063
Kirsty HunterDepartment of Sport Science, Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement (SHAPE) Research Centre, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK, ntu.ac.uk.
Gemma E WaltonDepartment of Food and Nutritional Sciences, The University of Reading, Whiteknights, Reading, UK, reading.ac.uk.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5426-5635
Anya WhithamDepartment of Sport Science, Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement (SHAPE) Research Centre, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK, ntu.ac.uk.
Nicola CampDepartment of Sport Science, Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement (SHAPE) Research Centre, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK, ntu.ac.uk.
Carlos PovedaDepartment of Food and Nutritional Sciences, The University of Reading, Whiteknights, Reading, UK, reading.ac.uk.
Glenn R GibsonDepartment of Food and Nutritional Sciences, The University of Reading, Whiteknights, Reading, UK, reading.ac.uk.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0566-0476
John HoughDepartment of Sport Science, Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement (SHAPE) Research Centre, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK, ntu.ac.uk.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6970-5779
Daniele MagistroDepartment of Sport Science, Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement (SHAPE) Research Centre, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK, ntu.ac.uk.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2554-3701

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Abstract

Gut microbiota (GM) plays a crucial role in maintaining health through metabolic, endocrine and immune functions. With ageing, shifts in GM composition, characterised by increased pathogenic and decreased health-promoting bacteria, contribute to dysbiosis, which is linked to several age-related diseases. Given the global trend of increasing sedentary behaviour (SB) and declining physical activity (PA) among older adults, this study aims to explore the relationships between GM and two critical indicators of healthy ageing, movement behaviours and physical function. Cross-sectional study assesses the GM composition, PA levels and physical function of 101 healthy, community-dwelling older adults aged 65-85 years. Participants undertook anthropometric measures and functional tests, wore an accelerometer for 7 days and provided a faecal sample which was analysed using 16s rRNA sequencing. All the results were adjusted for key covariates such as diet, age and activity levels. Key findings include positive associations of

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ageinggut microbiomehealthy ageingolder adultsphysical activity: exercise

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