Vegetarian Centenarian Indian females Gut Metagenomic assembly

Healthy aging is closely linked to the diversity of microbial species in the human gastrointestinal tract. The composition and function of gut bacterial communities are greatly influenced by diet. Since metagenomics analyses the various microbial communities living in the gastrointestinal tract utilizing the genetic makeup of the organism concerned, it provides a powerful tool for evaluating human health and longevity.