Ramadan fasting reshapes gut bacteria, study finds

NCT ID NCT07596875

First seen Jun 02, 2026 · Last updated Jun 13, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study explored how Ramadan intermittent fasting changes gut bacteria and intestinal barrier function in healthy adults. Researchers followed 79 participants from Italy and Lebanon before, during, and after the fasting month. They collected blood and stool samples to measure markers of gut permeability and changes in gut microbiota. The goal was to better understand how this type of fasting affects digestive health.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Department of Precision and Regenerative Medicine and Ionian Area (DiMePre-J - Clinica medica "A. Murri"

    Bari, BA, 70124, Italy

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