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New research shows that the microbes in your gut influence how much muscle you lose as you age. From our 30s onwards, most of us start losing muscle mass. We know exercise and nutrition matter, but scientists are uncovering a connection between our gut microbes and our muscles. It's called the gut-muscle axis, and it could change how we think about staying strong as we get older. This week, I’m joined by Claire Steves, Professor of Ageing and Health at King’s College London, whose research is at the forefront of understanding how the gut microbiome influences muscle health and ageing. I’m also joined by Professor Tim Spector, one of the world's top 100 most-cited scientists and my scientific co-founder at ZOE. Together, we explore: - Why losing muscle can put your health at risk - How scientists discovered that your gut microbes communicate with your muscles - Whether improving your gut health could help protect against muscle loss - Why eating more protein might not be the straightforward solution to maintaining muscle - How exercise can change your gut microbiome - And what this emerging science could mean for how we eat and train to stay strong throughout our lives By the end of this episode, you’ll understand the latest science behind the gut-muscle connection, and what it could mean for protecting your muscle health as you age. Link in the comments to listen now.