Siow et al. examine how gut microbiota relate to plasma acetic acid and whether acetic acid mediates associations with health outcomes in older adults. The results show that higher acetic acid levels link to lower triglycerides, higher HDL, lower BMI and body fat, larger thalamic volume, and better performance in select cognitive domains.
- Tiing Yee Siow
- Alex Mun-Ching Wong
- Cheng Hong Toh
