The Hospital Quirónsalud Marbella has taken a decisive step towards the medicine of the future with the creation of its new Microbiota and Longevity Unita service that unites science, prevention and wellbeing with a clear objective: optimising health at the root and prolonging people's vitality.
The new unit takes a holistic approach to health, anticipating problems before they arise. "For me, its creation is a strategic and important step forward both personally and professionally. It represents the culmination of years of research, training and clinical experience integrating disciplines such as epigenetics, microbiota, healthy longevity and regenerative medicine," explains Dr. Mayca GonzálezThe project manager.
Its approach is supported by a model of care based on the four "P's" -personalised, predictive, preventive and participative-The aim is to put the patient at the centre and understand health as an active process, not as a reaction to illness. "Our aim is not only to treat pathologies, but to prevent them and optimise ageing from the base. We use advanced tools such as genomic studies, functional analyses and integrative protocols based on scientific evidence," says the specialist.
One of the pillars of the Unit is the study of the gut microbiotaThe microbiota is an ecosystem that modern medicine recognises as a truly invisible organ for its role in digestion, immunity, inflammation and even emotional balance. "When the microbiota is in harmony, the whole body responds efficiently, but when it becomes unbalanced, it can trigger a domino effect that affects the skin, metabolism, immune system or even the brain," explains Dr González.
Another key focus is the detoxificationThe idea is not to use a diet based on biology and not on fashions. "We are not talking about miracle shakes, but about the natural enzymatic processes that the body carries out to eliminate internal and external toxins," he explains. In this sense, the team evaluates the real detoxification capacity of each patient and designs personalised strategies based on functional nutrition, micronutrients and antioxidantsto enhance the natural cellular cleansing mechanisms.
The Unit also integrates the advanced aesthetic medicine with a precision medical approach. This synergy allows aesthetic treatments to be performed on an organism in balance, improving their effectiveness and durability. "Inflamed skin or skin with nutritional deficiencies does not respond in the same way to laser or mesotherapy. When the inside is right, the results are more natural, safe and long-lasting," says González.
From this holistic view, aesthetic health becomes a reflection of cellular health. "What is good on the inside manifests itself on the outside: in glowing skin, a strong immune system and a balanced metabolism," summarises the doctor.
The new Microbiota and Longevity Unit will work in coordination with other specialties in the hospital, including Digestive, Dermatology, Gynaecology and Primary CareWe want the patient to stop going from one consultation to the next looking for fragmented answers. "We want patients to stop going from consultation to consultation looking for fragmented answers. Here they will find a global, coherent and personalised view of their health", concludes González.
With this commitment, Hospital Quirónsalud Marbella is at the forefront of precision medicine and personalised prevention, offering a proposal that unites the most advanced science with the most human purpose: living longer and better, healthier and more vital lives at all stages of life.
