02/09/2025
Until her death in August 2024, Maria Branyas was the world's oldest living person. An incredible achievement! ✨
Lots of factors likely contributed to her longevity and healthy ageing including genetics, DNA methylation, Mediterranean diet, physical activity and her social lifestyle.
🥛 However, there is one thing to note that was unique about Maria's lifestyle choices: her love for eating yoghurt. Her gut microbiome was exceptionally healthy and dominated by strains of beneficial Bifidobacterium which are considered to be anti-inflammatory. This microbiome make up is typical to what we would see in the gut of a healthy infant.
The takeaway: eat probiotic yoghurt daily and you might expect to live a long and healthy life too!