Aging and the intestine

Over the lifetime of the animal, there are many changes in the function of the body＇s organ systems. In the gastrointestinal tract there is a general modest decline in the function of the esophagus, stomach, colon, pancreas and liver. In the small intestine, there may be subtle alterations in the in...

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Published in:World journal of gastroenterology : WJG 2006-12, Vol.12 (47), p.7578-7584
Main Authors: Drozdowski, Laurie, Thomson, Alan B R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Aging - physiology
Animals
Humans
Intestinal Absorption - physiology
Intestines - physiology
Malnutrition - physiopathology
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Summary:Over the lifetime of the animal, there are many changes in the function of the body＇s organ systems. In the gastrointestinal tract there is a general modest decline in the function of the esophagus, stomach, colon, pancreas and liver. In the small intestine, there may be subtle alterations in the intestinal morphology, as well as a decline in the uptake of fatty acids and sugars. The malabsorption may be partially reversed by aging glucagon-like peptide 2 （GLP2） or dexamethasone. Modifications in the type of lipids in the diet will influence the intestinal absorption of nutrients： for example, in mature rats a diet enriched with saturated as compared with polysaturated fatty acids will enhance lipid and sugar uptake, whereas in older animals the opposite effect is observed. Thus, the results of studies of the intestinal adaptation performed in mature rats does not necessarily apply in older animals. The age-associated malabsorption of nutrients that occurs with aging may be one of the several factors which contribute to the malnutrition that occurs with aging.
ISSN:1007-9327
2219-2840
DOI:10.3748/wjg.v12.i47.7578