Ramadan fasting reshapes gut bacteria, study finds
NCT ID NCT07596875
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
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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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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