Microbiome & Longevity
The Microbiome and Immune Aging
How gut ecology shapes inflammation and immune resilience over time.
The gut microbiome communicates with the immune system through metabolites, short-chain fatty acids, and direct cellular signaling. As diversity declines with age — a phenomenon termed microbiome aging — intestinal permeability and systemic inflammation may increase.
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Dr. Dominika Żądło
Specialist in General Surgery, KCM Clinic·MD, PhD
Dr. Żądło brings surgical precision and procedural expertise to KCM’s clinical education. Her work spans general surgery, minimally invasive care, and recovery-focused pathways — helping patients understand when preventive procedures, diagnostics, and surgical judgment meaningfully support long-term wellbeing.
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