Age-Related Microbiome: How Your Gut Microbes Shape Aging, Longevity, and Vitality

As you age, your age-related microbiome evolves in ways that can influence longevity, vitality, and the pace of aging. Research shows that microbial diversity can shift, certain bacteria rise or fall in abundance, and metabolite production changes—all of which can affect immune health, energy metabolism, and skin condition. By centering your health approach on the age-related microbiome, you can apply science-backed strategies today to support resilience and well-being across decades. InnerBuddies offers a white-label Gut Health Operating System designed to power gut microbiome testing products for brands and consumers alike. A standout feature is the Gut Microbiome Health Index—a score from 0 to 100 indicating the health of your age-related microbiome, built on an exclusive IP deal with EAFIT University in Colombia. The platform also presents Bacteria Abundances, featuring a top 40 list of bacteria (both beneficial and potentially problematic) and lets you compare your levels against a healthy cohort. In addition, Bacteria Functions are categorized and labeled as positive or negative, so you can see how your age-related microbiome stacks up across key metabolic pathways. Deeper insights come from Target Group Analysis, including a Healthy Aging focus that delves into the microbiome’s function in specific groups and activities. These deep-dives reveal how your functional pathways align with your goals, whether you’re optimizing endurance, skin health, or other age-relevant traits. The system feeds on real data—3-day food diaries—into a large nutrition database to provide personalized nutrition advice tailored to your unique gut composition. It also offers personalized probiotics and prebiotics recommendations, helping you select strains and ingredients that support your objectives and your age-related microbiome profile. InnerBuddies serves both B2B and direct-to-consumer needs. Companies can offer scalable, white-label microbiome testing under their brand, while individuals can access the same powerful tools directly. To explore consumer options, check out the microbiome test product page: InnerBuddies microbiome test, or join a personalized gut health journey with the InnerBuddies Gut Health Membership. If you’re interested in partnering to bring these capabilities to your audience, learn more at the InnerBuddies for Partners page.