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Oct 22, 2025

4 min

How is excretion impacted by aging?: Changes in the kidneys, bladder, and bowel

According to the Merck Manuals, renal drug excretion decreases with aging, with clearance at age 80 often reduced to half of what it was at age 30. This significant physiological change is one of many ways that **excretion is impacted by aging**, affecting not only drug elimination but also the body's natural waste-removal processes in the kidneys, bladder, and bowel.

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Oct 19, 2025

4 min

Is excretion different in older people?

By age 70, kidney function can decrease by as much as 50%, a clear indicator of how physiological processes change over time. This, among other factors, significantly impacts the answer to the question: is excretion different in older people? The short answer is yes, and understanding these changes is vital for managing senior health.

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