Scope: Dietary proteins and essential amino acids (EAAs) are the major nutritional supplements that support the growth and activity of gut microbes contributing to the wellbeing of their host. This study hypothesizes that daily supplementation of the diet with either EAAs or whey protein for 12 weeks would improve the gut microbiome of older adults.

中文翻译：

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短期摄入基于必需氨基酸的营养补充剂或乳清蛋白可改善老年人的身体机能，与肠道微生物组无关

范围：膳食蛋白质和必需氨基酸 (EAA) 是主要的营养补充剂，可支持肠道微生物的生长和活性，从而有助于宿主的健康。这项研究假设，连续 12 周每天在饮食中补充 EAA 或乳清蛋白将改善老年人的肠道微生物群。