Microbiome-based therapies, which offer a range of health benefits, are attracting interest as a target for anti-immune ageing therapies. 

An introduction to the links between diet and immune function and the evidence for using diet in the prevention or management of health conditions. 

An overview of how age-related changes in the human immune system can add to the understanding of companion animal aging and immune function.

The impact of age-related changes on the thymus and immune function and the link between the aging thymus and longevity.

Speakers from the Mitochondria and the Metabolic Determinants of Aging and Longevity section of the  2023 Companion Animal Nutrition Summit answer questions related to their presentations. 

A brief review of age-related changes in the brain and how specific nutrients can support brain health in healthy senior dogs and those with cognitive dysfunction syndrome. 

An overview of changes in the gut microbiota composition across the lifespan of dogs and cats and the impact of those changes on microbiota functions. 

The role of renal aging and its central concept, cellular senescence, in the etiology of feline chronic kidney disease. 

Speakers from The Microbiome, the Gut and Brain Function section of the 2023 Companion Animal Nutrition Summit answer presentation-related questions. 

An overview of the relationship between gut and oral microbiomes and neurodegenerative diseases and whether microbiota manipulation can influence canine brain health.

A review of dietary management strategies to improve brain health, slow brain ageing, and help manage neurologic and cognitive disorders in dogs.

Through comparative geroscience and One Health approaches, companion animal medicine can inform and accelerate approval and widespread use of health span interventions to benefit companion animals and humans.