By Anne Wright, Registered Dietitian

Authors: 

Anne Wright is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist and health writer with nearly 30 years’ international experience. She has worked across a variety of clinical roles and in academia, as a lecturer in Nutrition and Dietetics. Anne is a MONASH University, Australia and Kings College, London FODMAP-trained dietitian, and in her clinical practice, she works predominantly with patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

Target audience: For healthcare professionals interested in learning about the gut microbiome and gut health.

Learning objectives: By the end of this article, you should:

- Understand the key gut microbiome shifts that occur at each life stage.

- Appreciate how these changes may impact/influance health outcomes.

- Be aware of specific intervention/strategies at different life stages to optimise the gut microbiome and promote healthy aging.