Dr. William Li, a Harvard scientist, discussed how certain gut bacteria, referred to as 'The Four Horsemen of longevity', could potentially boost longevity in humans. Research has shown that individuals who live to 100 may harbor high levels of Odoribacter, Oscillobacter, Christensenella, and Akkermansia, enhancing processes like digestion, immune response, and heart health. Dr. Li highlights dietary choices supporting these bacteria, suggesting a strong link between gut health and lifespan while emphasizing more research is needed to fully understand their benefits.
'These bacteria - Odoribacter, Oscillobacter, Christensenella and Akkermansia - are so high in these people there must be something going on,' Dr Li stated.
'We don't know everything they do but we do know that some of them like the Odoribacter improves your immune system against E. coli against other bacteria that might take you out as you get older,' he affirmed.
Research from Japan has also found Odoribacteraceae, the family of bacteria which Odoribacter belongs to, helps boost longevity.
Dr Li described Oscillobacter as 'mother nature's Statin' as it helps lower bad cholesterol while improving good cholesterol, protecting heart health.
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