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Nutrition and probiotics in the care of older adults in Latin America

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  • Josiany Maria Barboza
  • Karina Bustamente Galarza

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Population ageing has posed a growing challenge for healthcare systems, especially in Latin America and Argentina. In this context, there has been an increase in the prevalence of chronic diseases and gastrointestinal disorders in older adults. Dietary interventions and the use of probiotics have gained relevance as strategies to improve intestinal health and quality of life in this group. Age-related physiological changes affecting gastrointestinal function were identified, and the role of a diet rich in fibre and certain probiotic strains in improving symptoms such as constipation and irritable bowel syndrome was highlighted. Health policies in Argentina began to incorporate these strategies, although challenges related to professional training and the need for more local scientific evidence persisted.

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Handle: RePEc:dbk:southh:2024v3a93
DOI: 10.56294/shp2024143
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