The present invention provides a composition that extends lifespan and / or reduces or delays the onset of at least one age-related symptom or condition in a subject. In some embodiments, a composition comprises at least one
bacterial strain or an extract or component thereof and an
excipient. In some embodiments, at least one
bacterial strain comprises the
genus Gluconobacter,
Acetobacter,
Gluconacetobacter, Acidimonas, Plurashibacter, Asia, Granobacter, Cozecia, NeoAsia, NeoKacia, Gulgarobacter, Granobacter, Cozecia, Chrysanthemum, or a combination thereof. The invention also relates to a method for preparing the
bacterial strain. The method includes selecting at least one bacterial strain from the bacterial strain, selecting at least one bacterial strain, selecting at least one bacterial strain, selecting at least one bacterial strain, selecting at least one bacterial strain, selecting at least one bacterial strain, selecting at least one bacterial strain, selecting at least one bacterial strain, and selecting at least one bacterial strain. Methods of making and using the compositions disclosed herein are also provided.